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Spirituality in patients with advanced illness: The role of symptom control, resilience and social network.

Pilar BarretoAna Soto-rubioAmparo OliverAntonio PascualMiguel FombuenaLaura Galiana

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AdultMalemedicine.medical_specialtyPalliative careAdolescentmedia_common.quotation_subjectEmotions03 medical and health sciencesSocial supportYoung Adult0302 clinical medicineSpiritualitymedicineHumansTerminally IllIn patientSymptom controlSpirituality030212 general & internal medicinePsychiatryApplied Psychologymedia_commonAgedAged 80 and overTerminal CareSocial networkbusiness.industryPalliative CareSocial SupportMiddle AgedResilience PsychologicalCross-Sectional Studies030220 oncology & carcinogenesisFemalePsychological resiliencePsychologybusinessClinical psychology

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In this study, we analyzed the relationships among clinical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of patients with advanced illness. It was a cross-sectional study, with a sample of 108 patients in an advanced illness situation attended by palliative care teams. Statistically significant correlations were found between some dimensions of spirituality and poor symptomatic control, resiliency, and social support. In the structural model, three variables predicted spirituality: having physical symptoms as the main source of discomfort, resiliency, and social support. This work highlights the relevance of the relationships among spirituality and other aspects of the patient at the end of life.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2015-05-31Journal of health psychology
10.1177/1359105315586213https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26024829