August 16, 2025HealthcareOpen Access

Invisible Warriors in the Struggle Against Cancer: Social Support and Spiritual Care—A Phenomenological Study on Patient Experiences

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Phenomenological research reveals social support impacts mental state in cancer patients, suggesting new care strategies.

Social support significantly impacts cancer patients' mental well-being, highlighting its role in coping mechanisms.
The research involved semi-structured interviews with 14 cancer patients, identifying key psychological and social themes.
Phenomenological study design provided deep insights into patient experiences and their need for support and care.
Findings suggest enhancing social support and spirituality may improve patients' overall mental health outcomes.

Özmaya et al. (2025) studied this question.

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