Validation of an educational material to promote spiritual well-being in oncology patients.

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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.CONCLUSION: 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.