The Relationship of Spiritual Concerns to the Quality of Life of Advanced Cancer Patients: Preliminary Findings

William D. Winkelman, Katharine Lauderdale, Michael J. Balboni, Andrea C. Phelps, John R. Peteet, Susan D. Block, Lisa A. Kachnic, Tyler J. VanderWeele, Tracy A. Balboni

Journal of Palliative Medicine · 2011 · 157 citations · 23 references

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Abstract

SCs are associated with poorer QOL among advanced cancer patients. Furthermore, most patients view attention to SCs as an important part of medical care. These findings underscore the important role of spiritual care in palliative cancer management.

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