Spirituality as a Means of Adaptation to Life and Illness for Oncology Patients
A Scoping Review of Quantitative Studies between 2019 and 2025
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 17336067 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Daiga Katrīna Bitēna (0000-0003-1991-3179, Riga Stradiņš University, corresponding author), Ieva Salmane-Kuļikovska (Riga Stradiņš University), Jana Duhovska (0000-0003-0296-7146, Riga Stradiņš University), Inga Znotiņa (0000-0003-4968-782X, Riga Stradiņš University), Sandra Lejniece (Riga Stradiņš University), Kristīne Mārtinsone (0000-0003-4145-8440, Riga Stradiņš University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 408-432 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Religion and Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-4197 • E-ISSN: 1573-6571 |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10943-025-02550-w |
| PMID | 41575603 |
| OpenAlex | W7125482411 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 97 |
This scoping review examines the role of spirituality in helping oncology patients adapt to illness and life. An analysis of 49 quantitative studies from 2019 to 2025 revealed that positive manifestations of spirituality are linked to better mental health and improved adjustment to cancer and treatment. However, negative manifestations of spirituality are associated with poorer health outcomes and lower levels of adjustment. The lack of consensus regarding the definition and measurement of spirituality in oncology presents challenges. This study highlights the need to integrate structured spiritual care into cancer treatment
Adaptation (eye) · Cancer · Health care · Mental health · Psycho-oncology · Quality of life (healthcare) · Spirituality · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Workplace Spirituality and Leadership
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |