Spirituality in oncology - a consensus by the Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology

Toloi, Diego de Araujo; Landeiro, Luciana Castro Garcia; Gadia, Rodolfo; Chaves, Cristiane de Lacerda Gonçalves; Forte, Daniel Neves; Castilho, Rodrigo Kappel; Garcia, João Batista Santos; Andrade, Carlos José Coelho de; Gaui, Maria Fátima; Machado, Maria Cecília Mathias; Mathias, Clarissa

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“…This growing interest of Brazilian medical schools regarding the topic could be justified as follows. First, several Brazilian medical organizations, such as the Brazilian Psychiatric Association, the Brazilian Cardiology Society, the Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology and the Brazilian Medical Education Association, have recommended the incorporation of spirituality in clinical practice and teaching [ 9 – 11 ]. Second, Brazil has emerged as one of the top players in S/H research worldwide [ 1 ].…”

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“…According to a study published in 2012 [ 8 ], the numbers were even lower in Brazil compared to the rest of the world, with approximately 40% of medical schools providing S/H content in the curriculum (4.6% with required and 5.8% with elective S/H courses). However, since that period, there have been several changes in Brazil that have prompted the incorporation of S/H content in different contexts, such as S/H guidelines from different Brazilian societies, topics addressed in medical events and increasing research and awareness by faculty and students [ 9 – 11 ].…”

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The current status of “spirituality and health” teaching in Brazilian medical schools: a nationwide survey

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Background Recent data on the teaching of “spirituality and health” (S/H) in medical schools are needed. In this study, we aimed to investigate the current status of S/H teaching in Brazilian medical schools, the opinions of medical directors/deans on this topic and the factors associated with its incorporation into the curriculum. Methods A nationwide cross-sectional survey was carried out in 2021. Information concerning the S/H content in the curricula of medical schools was obtained through medical school representatives and other sources. Medical school representatives were asked about their opinions of and barriers to S/H teaching. Regression models were used to evaluate the factors associated with the incorporation of such content into the curriculum. Results Information on the incorporation of S/H content in medical curricula was retrieved from different sources for all 342 (100%) Brazilian medical schools. Among the representatives, 150 (43.9%) completed the online form. An increase in the S/H content in Brazilian medical schools was observed (from 40% to 2011 to 65.5% in 2021). Most medical school representatives agreed that this issue is important in medical training and that more space in the curriculum is needed. However, they also observed several barriers, such as a lack of knowledge of medical teachers/faculty, a lack of time, and the topic not being included in teaching plans. The most important factors that influenced the incorporation of S/H teaching in medical schools and representatives’ opinions were a lack of time and knowledge, professor preparedness and standardized national competency requirements. Conclusion These results could help medical educators rethink the incorporation of S/H content into their curricula.

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The current status of “spirituality and health” teaching in Brazilian medical schools: a nationwide survey

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“…Considering the field of oncology and palliative care (PC), patients in this condition are faced with their limits, suffering and awareness of their own finitude; and may have an attitude of connection with something beyond themselves, aiming to leave authentic marks in their history and find the meaning of life [ 9 ]. The worsening of cancer disease can intensify this search for meaning [ 12 ] and find it can bring answers to the existential questions as well as well-being, comfort, hope and health [ 9 ]. Qualitative studies with people living with cancer undergoing PC are an important methodological way to describe and deepen the way in which this spiritual/religious phenomenon is experienced [ 13 , 14 ].…”

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Filling gaps in experiences religious understanding of people living with cancer in palliative care: a phenomenological qualitative study

Silva,

Valério,

Barreira

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BMC Palliat Care

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Background According to a phenomenology of contemporary religion, the analysis of religious experiences finds that they are part of an individual’s search for something powerful that overcomes him seeking not only a need, but the meaning of all existence. The present study aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the religious experiences of people living with cancer in palliative care (PC) and fill gaps in access to experience, with regard to how it was properly lived. Methods A qualitative, phenomenological, cross-sectional study was conducted with 14 people living with cancer undergoing PC at two outpatient clinics of a public hospital. The experiences were accessed through in-depth interviews and the results were analysed according to the principles of classical phenomenology. Results The patients confidently surrendered to the divine, attributing to it the power of continuity of life or not, which sustained them and launched them into horizons of hope, directing them to possibilities of achieving meaning in life, which it fed back their faith and to continue living, opening them up to an intense perception of the value of life. Conclusions The religious positions of confident surrender to the divine, to his will and a belief in his intervention, regardless of the outcome, opened possibilities to patients for the belief in the continuity of life by the power of faith. This position allowed the patients in this study to visualize achievements in the present and in the future, opening a horizon of hope, meaning and value of living. This study showed how this elements are presented and sustained, providing subsidies to health professionals seeking to provide more holistic care.

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Spirituality in oncology - a consensus by the Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology

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The current status of “spirituality and health” teaching in Brazilian medical schools: a nationwide survey

The current status of “spirituality and health” teaching in Brazilian medical schools: a nationwide survey

Filling gaps in experiences religious understanding of people living with cancer in palliative care: a phenomenological qualitative study

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