Assessment of Spirituality as a Function of Quality of Life In Prostate Cancer Patients

Abstract

The goal of the training grant was to examine the influence of religion and spirituality on prostate cancer as a measure of quality of life (QOL). The specific aims addressed during the six month period included: (1) a review the literature on prostate cancer, QOL, religiosity and spirituality, and coping to gain an understanding of these relationships to cancer patients and treatment outcomes; (2) qualitative data collection using focus groups to elicit beliefs about religion and spirituality in the lives of prostate cancer patients; (3) a supplemental quantitative survey to further assess patients' perceptions of spirituality, knowledge of prostate cancer, diagnosis, treatment, social support and satisfaction with care received by their physician(s). It is intended that the data collected will lead to the development of a prostate-specific instrument to measure the role of spirituality as a domain of QOL and add to the base of knowledge on the use of spiritual resources as a potential means of coping with prostate cancer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADB258562

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  • Janice V. Bowie

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  • Johns Hopkins University

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