Optimism and social support as contributing factors to spirituality in Cancer patients.

Laura Ciria-Suarez Caterina Calderón Ana Fernández Montes Mónica Antoñanzas-Basa Raquel Hernandez San Gil Jacobo Rogado Vilma Pacheo-Barcia Elena Asensio María Palacín-Lois Paula Jiménez-Fonseca

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)

During oncological treatment, the positive effects of optimism and social support exhibit a positive correlation with spiritual coping. A brief assessment evaluation of these factors can aid in identifying at risk for a worse adaptation to the disease.

Keyphrases

social support
depressive symptoms
rectal cancer
robot assisted