Kanser Hastalarında Yaşam Kalitesini Etkileyen Din ve Maneviyat Üzerine Teorik Yaklaşımlar
Theoretical Approaches on Religion and Spirituality Affecting the Quality of Life in the Cancer Patients

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to demonstrate the relationship between quality of life and religion and spirituality (R/S) in cancer patients and to discuss the ways in which R/S can influence life quality. For this purpose, the subject was discussed with a theoretical approach in the context of related literature. Quality of life is a versatile and broad concept related to the level of satisfaction, happiness and satisfaction that an individual receives from life. The quality of life in cancer pati-ents is regarded as a subjective statement of individual well-being, with physical, emotional, social, economic and spiritual dimensions. Based on the literature on the subject, it has been shown that R/S resources in cancer patients help to overcome problems related to diagnosis and treatment and to contribute to a better quality of life. The current approach in the oncology is to provide rehabilitation, care, and support services for patients, taking into account individual cha-racteristics and needs, as well as medical treatment for longer and better quality of life. In this context, it is thought that R/S care and support in cancer patients will have positive effects on quality of life.

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