The influence of spirituality on the well-being of women with breast cancer: An integrative review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/nursing.2022v25i287p7582-7593Keywords:
Spirituality, Breast Neoplasms, Women and Personal SatisfactionAbstract
Objective: to understand how spirituality can positively influence the well-being of women with breast cancer. Method: this is an integrative review of the literature carried out in the SCIELO, BDENF and Google Scholar databases, being selected 12 articles. For the guiding question, the PICO strategy was used and the PRISMA flowchart was used to analyze the results. The searches covered the period from 2017 to 2021. Results: it was evidenced that the spirituality presents itself as a viable therapeutic resource for the confrontation of the breast cancer acting in the potentiation of rehabilitating therapies and reestablishing the tranquility and confidence in the health care provided by the professionals health. Conclusion: the support network, assistance of family members and health team allied to spiritual care become fundamental parts of this process making the path less painful.