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Spirituality, quality of life, psychological adjustment in terminal cancer patients in hospice.

Authors :
Bovero A
Leombruni P
Miniotti M
Rocca G
Torta R
Source :
European journal of cancer care [Eur J Cancer Care (Engl)] 2016 Nov; Vol. 25 (6), pp. 961-969. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Jul 27.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to show the different components of spirituality in the last few weeks of life for advanced cancer patients admitted to hospice and to evaluate quality of life (QoL), pain, anxiety, depression and psychological adjustment to cancer. One hundred and fifteen patients were interviewed with a series of rating scales: the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Spiritual Well-Being Scale, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Visual Analogue Scale for pain, the Brief Coping Orientation to Problem Experienced and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Scale - General Measure. Workers and single patients with higher education level showed a worse QoL. Moreover, anxiety and pain were negatively associated with QoL, while spirituality and 'Instrumental Support' coping style were positively associated with QoL. In the Italian sample, it was observed that when patients are close to death, faith is a more important component of spirituality than meaning/peace. This study confirms that QoL could be related to physical and psychological symptoms, and this reiterates the importance of faith in end-of-life care.<br /> (© 2015 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1365-2354
Volume :
25
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
European journal of cancer care
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26215314
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ecc.12360