This exploratory study aimed to investigate the quantitative and qualitative interrelationships between spiritual well-being, depression, and the quality of life of cancer patients from the Support House for Cancer Patients–Vencer. Fifteen patients diagnosed with cancer, regardless of the type of neoplasma, were randomly selected and participated in the study after signing the informed consent form. The Spiritual Well-Being Analog Assessment Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument, and a semi-structured interview were used for data collection. The data was analyzed using correlations and analysis of the semi-structured interview categories. In this study, the entire population displayed moderate spiritual and religious welfare, suggesting that the onset of cancer suggesting that the onset of cancer stimulate the pursuit of spirituality and religiosity as coping mechanisms. The correlations indicate significant search for spirituality by cancer patients and desire for improvement in their quality of life. Support from spouses, family members, friends, and religious figures represent a social support network for cancer patients. In this context, it is noteworthy that the psychological work is relevant for the therapeutic monitoring of patients, family members, and caregivers.
Spirituality; Depression; Quality of life; Neoplasms