The role of spirituality in improving psychosocial well-being in women with breast cancer: a qualitative study

Findings of the present study revealed that spirituality contributes to strengthening the emotional and social support mechanisms of patients, helping them develop coping strategies, and improving their psychosocial well-being. Raising the sensitivity of healthcare professionals to spiritual care and integrating it into patient care can help address the psychosocial needs of patients more comprehensively. Furthermore, promoting spiritual counselling services may improve the psychosocial well-being of patients.

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Supportive Care in Cancer
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2026-03-17
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-026-10569-2
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Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
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The role of spirituality in improving psychosocial well-being in women with breast cancer: a qualitative study

Merve Işık, Semra Seyhan-Şahin
Supportive Care in Cancer
Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
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The role of spirituality in improving psychosocial well-being in women with breast cancer: a qualitative study

Merve Işık, Semra Seyhan-Şahin
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Abstract

Findings of the present study revealed that spirituality contributes to strengthening the emotional and social support mechanisms of patients, helping them develop coping strategies, and improving their psychosocial well-being. Raising the sensitivity of healthcare professionals to spiritual care and integrating it into patient care can help address the psychosocial needs of patients more comprehensively. Furthermore, promoting spiritual counselling services may improve the psychosocial well-being of patients.

Supportive Care in CancerVol. 34(4)
Giresun University (TR), Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University (TR)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 26%
Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
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