Religion and spirituality: their role in the psychosocial adjustment to breast cancer and subsequent symptom management of adjuvant endocrine therapy

Toledo, Gabriela; Ochoa, Christian; Farias, Albert J.

doi:10.1007/s00520-020-05722-4

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“…The association we have found between spirituality and social support is consistent with earlier research that has revealed that social support is a key, beneficial component of spirituality in patients with cancer [43,44]. Belonging to a religious community can contribute to a positive correlation with social support, just as seeking support from one's peers or participating in support groups can help patients to give meaning to their pain and suffering and focus it toward a more transcendent, personal growth dimension [41,45].…”

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confidence: 89%

“…Moreover, the various degrees of optimism were linked to other coping strategies, such as fighting spirit, focusing on the positive, active acceptance, turning to religion, and social support, which improves wellbeing, psychosocial adjustment, and quality of life [40]. Spirituality can help to situate suffering on a transcendental plane and experience it as an opportunity for personal growth [41].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Spirituality can help patients to better cope with their cancer and manage treatment side effects [41,47]. Spiritual therapy interventions, such as relaxation, meditation, control, and prayer therapy, may be effective in enhancing spiritual wellbeing and quality of life [48].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Optimism and social support as contributing factors to spirituality in Cancer patients

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Background/objectiveThe impact a cancer diagnosis and its treatment are affected by psychosocial factors and how these factors interrelate among themselves. The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between optimism and social support in spiritual wellbeing in cancer patients initiating chemotherapy. MethodsA cross-sectional, multi-center (15 sites), prospective study was conducted with 912 cancer patients who had undergone curative surgery for a stage I-III cancer and were to receive adjuvant chemotherapy. They completed the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness-Spiritual Well-being Scale (FACIT-Sp), Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R), and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS).

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“…In general, the important role of R/S in the psychosocial adjustment of individuals to cancer diagnosis and treatment has been highlighted, with a view to improving physical and mental well-being [ 80 ], through aspects such as religious coping. Nevertheless, we believe that what was observed in several of the articles in this review brings to light the need to address the negative R/S aspects present in oncology patients, such as R/S struggles or spiritual pain, within clinical and health care settings.…”

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What Aspects of Religion and Spirituality Affect the Physical Health of Cancer Patients? A Systematic Review

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In recent years, the literature on the relationship between religion and spirituality (R/S) and the health of cancer patients has been flourishing. Although most studies focus on mental health, many study the physical health of these individuals. In order to summarize the findings of these studies, we reviewed the most recent research on this subject using the PubMed and PsycInfo databases. The objective of this systematic review was to recognize the primary R/S variables studied in research on physical health in cancer contexts. We found that spiritual well-being was the most-researched variable in studies of these characteristics, followed by R/S struggles and other variables such as religious coping; religious commitment or practice; or self-rated R/S. In general, R/S seems to have a positive association with the physical health of cancer patients, although the results are quite heterogeneous, and occasionally there are no relationships or the association is negative. Our results may assist in improving interventions that include spirituality in clinical settings as well as the development of holistic approaches, which may have a positive impact on the quality of life and well-being of cancer patients.

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“…This knowledge might help women attach meaning to side effects such as assurance that AET is "doing its job". Additionally, religiosity and spirituality are associated with psychological resilience after breast cancer [42] and have been identified as factors that help women make sense of AET and persist despite side effects [43]. In exploring reasons for AET use, it would be relevant to include discussion of religion and spirituality with women who hold these beliefs.…”

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Both “Vitamin L for Life” and “One Milligram of Satan”: A Multi-Perspective Qualitative Exploration of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Use after Breast Cancer

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Adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) is recommended after hormone receptor-positive breast cancer to reduce risk of recurrence, but adherence is sub-optimal in many women. Behavioral interventions have been ineffective in improving adherence rates to AET. This qualitative descriptive study investigates factors that support women in AET use and suggestions for interventions to improve AET use and management. Interviews with women who persisted with AET (n = 23), women who discontinued AET (n = 15), and healthcare providers (HCPs; oncologists, oncology residents, and pharmacists; n = 9) were conducted, transcribed, and described using thematic analysis. Data collection stopped once saturation occurred (i.e., no new codes or themes emerged during interviews). Two researchers created codes and developed themes in an iterative process; a third researcher verified the representativeness of final themes. This study was approved by the Health Research Ethics Board of Alberta (ID: HREBA.CC-17-0513). Women who persisted described being prepared for side effects and having self-management strategies, strong rationale for AET use, supportive HCPs, and available resources as relevant factors. Women who discontinued described feeling overwhelmed by side effects, information needs, drawbacks of AET, helpful/unhelpful experiences with HCPs, and contextual factors as relevant to their discontinuation. HCPs described health system-related and patient-related barriers, side effect management, and patient-provider interactions as relevant to supporting AET use. The considerable overlap in themes among the three groups suggests broad recognition of salient factors relevant to AET use and that associated strategies to improve use may be acceptable to patients and providers alike. Factors supporting AET use could include the following: education (which may be necessary but insufficient), developing a strong personal rationale for use, being prepared for side effects, having side effect management strategies, reciprocal communication between patients and HCPs, and accessible resources.

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Religion and spirituality: their role in the psychosocial adjustment to breast cancer and subsequent symptom management of adjuvant endocrine therapy

Cited by 38 publications

References 48 publications

Optimism and social support as contributing factors to spirituality in Cancer patients

Optimism and social support as contributing factors to spirituality in Cancer patients

What Aspects of Religion and Spirituality Affect the Physical Health of Cancer Patients? A Systematic Review

Both “Vitamin L for Life” and “One Milligram of Satan”: A Multi-Perspective Qualitative Exploration of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Use after Breast Cancer

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