Abstract
Pain is one of the main symptoms of cancer and the most difficult to control due to its complexity as it can involve physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects. We proposed to summarize the scientific knowledge already published related to the influence of spirituality on pain therapy in cancer patients. Articles were searched in PubMed, SciELO, SciFinder, PsycInfo, and ScienceDirect databases using the following descriptors: “Spirituality,” “Religion,” “Religion,” “Chronic Pain,” “Pain Management” and “Cancer.” A total of 68 articles were included and discussed. Most articles dealt with the influence of spirituality in palliative care, focussed on patient quality, and highlighted the importance of integrative oncology. Although few studies associated spirituality with chronic pain, most articles reported that spirituality could confer greater pain control.
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Cavalcanti, I.D.L., Costa, D.T., Soares, J.C.S. et al. Benefits of Spiritual and Religious Support in the Pain Management of Cancer Patients: A Literature Scoping Review. J Relig Health 62, 1998–2032 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-022-01652-z
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