Validation of an educational material to promote spiritual well-being in oncology patients
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Patient Education Handout, Teaching Materials, Health Education, Spirituality, NeoplasmsAbstract
Highlights
- Educational material to promote spiritual well-being in oncology patients received high acceptance from both experts and the target population.
- A validated educational material for spiritual well-being is a relevant tool to address spiritual aspects in oncology care.
- The validation of educational materials includes understanding the needs of the target population and reviewing the literature.
- Validating educational materials with experts and the target population ensures the objectivity of the evaluation.
Introduction: Cancer is a disease that impacts not only physical and emotional levels, but also the spiritual level. Therefore, spiritual well-being is essential for quality of life. In this context, educational materials designed to foster spiritual well-being play a crucial role. Objective: To validate educational material aimed at promoting spiritual well-being in oncology patients. Materials and Methods: A quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was conducted with exploration and validation phases of an educational material. The study population consisted of oncology patients and experts. Results: The target population showed a high level of spiritual well- being (26/30). The material was developed through an iterative review process. The validation and evaluation revealed that 7 out of 10 experts rated the educational material as superior, while 9 out of 10 members of the target population rated it as superior, particularly in the areas of “content,”“illustrations,” and “cultural appropriateness,” with a significant difference in “cultural appropriateness” (τ=0.73; p=0.03), where the target population perceived it more positively. Discussion: The material obtained high scores, and understanding spiritual well-being allowed the identification of improvements and adaptation of the material to the target audience. There is a lack of studies regarding the validation of educational materials on spiritual well-being in oncology. This study contributes to and encourages future culturally relevant research. Conclusions: The material was well accepted and developed according to the needs and literature, and it represents progress in promoting oncological care by providing an accessible and culturally appropriate tool.
How to cite this article: Salazar-Arce Barbara C, Pacho-Salinas Cielo Y, Condor-Camara Daniel F. Validation of an educational material to promote spiritual well-being in oncology patients. Revista Cuidarte. 2026;17(1):e4726. https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.4726
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