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Older Iranian adults with colorectal cancer reported layered existential distress

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Research area:MedicineOncologyReligion, Spirituality, and Psychology

What the study found

Older Iranian adults with colorectal cancer experienced layered existential suffering shaped by personal beliefs and sociocultural values.

Why the authors say this matters

The findings indicate that supportive cancer care should address existential and spiritual needs as well as physical care. The authors conclude that the psychosocial dimensions of illness should be included in culturally informed interventions.

What the researchers tested

This was a qualitative study on the lived experience of existential distress among older Iranian adults with colorectal cancer.

What worked and what didn't

The abstract reports that the study identified layered existential suffering shaped by personal beliefs and sociocultural values. It also states that the findings guide supportive cancer care addressing existential and spiritual needs alongside physical care.

What to keep in mind

The available summary does not describe specific methods, sample size, data collection, or detailed limitations.

Key points

  • Older Iranian adults with colorectal cancer experienced existential distress described as layered suffering.
  • Personal beliefs and sociocultural values were reported as shaping that suffering.
  • The authors say supportive cancer care should include existential and spiritual needs.
  • The findings are presented as relevant to culturally informed interventions.
  • No detailed methods, sample size, or limitations are described in the available abstract.

Disclosure

Research title:
Older Iranian adults with colorectal cancer reported layered existential distress
Authors:
Parisa Khalili, Zhale Zandieh, Ahmad Delbari, Shahab Papi, Yadollah Abolfathi Momtaz
Institutions:
University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences
Publication date:
2026-01-07
DOI:
10.1080/13607863.2025.2612171
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