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  • Recognizing spiritual injury in cancer: A case study

  • Jessica I. Goldberg, Laurie J. Andersen, Jill Bowden, Judith E. Nelson
  • Journal:
    Palliative & Supportive Care / Volume 20 / Issue 1 / February 2022
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    20 August 2021, pp. 138-140
  • Background

    Spiritual distress is a common symptom among patients with cancer. Spiritual injury (SI), a type of spiritual distress, occurs when there is a breakdown in the relationship between the individual and their higher power. Patients who experience spiritual injury may have poor health outcomes.

    Methods

    A case report of a woman with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer who had experienced a SI.

    Results

    The palliative care team, in collaboration with the palliative care chaplain, was able to recognize that the patient had experienced a SI. They were able to help the patient to process and reflect upon this experience and ultimately treat her suffering.

    Significance of results

    All palliative care providers should assess their patients’ spiritual health and monitor for the existence of SI.