Religiosidad y espiritualidad en oncología: Concepciones de profesionales de la salud

Specialized literature has been identifying positive and negative influences of religious and spiritual beliefs in coping with diseases such as cancer. Therefore, this research aimed to identify, analyze and understand the concepts of health professionals in regards to the association amongst religi...

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Autores: Gobatto, Caroline Amado, Araujo, Tereza Cristina Cavalcanti Ferreira de
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2013
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
Repositorio:Psicologia USP (Online)
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:revistas.usp.br:article/55988
Acceso en línea:https://www.revistas.usp.br/psicousp/article/view/55988
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Religiosidad
Espiritualidad
Enfrentamiento
Cáncer
Profesionales de la salud
Religiosity
Spirituality
Coping
Cancer
Health professionals
Religiosidade
Espiritualidade
Enfrentamento
Câncer
Profissionais da saúde
Religiosité
Spiritualité
Professionnels de la santé
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Sumario:Specialized literature has been identifying positive and negative influences of religious and spiritual beliefs in coping with diseases such as cancer. Therefore, this research aimed to identify, analyze and understand the concepts of health professionals in regards to the association amongst religiosity, spirituality and health in Oncology. In an initial stage, an electronic questionnaire was answered by 85 professionals. In the later stage, seven professionals participated in online focus groups. Results indicated that approximately half of the participants of the first stage do not practice religious activities. However, 85% revealed a high degree of spirituality. Religious/spiritual themes are common in clinical setting. Group members reported not having received academic training to address such issues. Nonetheless, participants showed positive views as to the influence of religiosity/spirituality on health, with negative effects to a lesser extent. Further studies may support programs aimed at training future professionals in the field of oncology.