Objective: to examine adolescents' perception about spirituality, religion and personal beliefs in their lives due to cancer and a possible strategy for coping with the disease. Method: qualitative research, both descriptive and exploratory. The data were collected by means of a personal semi-structured interview, and the categories were analyzed by content analyzes. Results: nine adolescents who were undergoing cancer treatment at one of the two institutions located Uberaba, Brazil, participated in the study. Based on the analysis and interpretation of results, it was possible to systematize them according to four categories: spiritual history of the individual; faith and belief; importance of spirituality in their lives, and the community acting as a spiritual supporter. Most adolescents referred to spirituality as being an important tool for dealing with the disease, especially concerning religious rituals and community support. Conclusion: spirituality creates hope for adolescents, which helps them to cope with cancer-related diffi culties and contribute to the search for the meaning of life. Key words: Adolescent; Cancer; Spirituality. RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a concepção dos adolescentes a respeito da espiritualidade, religiosidade e crenças pessoais presentes em suas vidas devido ao câncer e como estratégia de enfrentamento da doença. Método: pesquisa qualitativa, do tipo descritiva e exploratória. Os dados foram coletados através de um roteiro de entrevista semi-estruturado, as categorias foram defi nidas segundo a análise de conteúdo. Resultados: participaram nove adolescentes que estavam em tratamento oncológico em duas instituições na cidade de Uberaba, Minas Gerais. Os dados foram sistematizados em quatro categorias: história espiritual do indivíduo; fé e crença; importância da espiritualidade em sua vida; e a comunidade enquanto apoio espiritual. A maioria dos adolescentes referiu a espiritualidade importante no enfrentamento a doença, especialmente a partir de rituais religiosos e apoio da comunidade. Conclusão: a espiritualidade gera esperança para os adolescentes, auxiliando no enfrentamento das difi culdades relacionadas ao câncer e na busca pelo sentido da vida. Descritores: Adolescente; Câncer; Espiritualidade. RESUMEN Objetivo: examinó la percepción de los adolescentes acerca de la espiritualidad, la religión y las creencias personales en sus vidas por el cáncer y una posible estrategia para hacer frente a la enfermedad. Método: se realizó una investigación cualitativa, descriptivo y exploratorio, del guión de la entrevista semi-estructurada sobre la base de las literaturas afi nes, lo que permitió la defi nición de categorías, analizadas desde la perspectiva del análisis de contenido. Resultados: asistió a nueve jóvenes que fueron sometidos a tratamiento contra el cáncer en las dependencias de ambas instituciones ubicadas en la ciudad de Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brasil. A partir del análisis fue posible sistematizar de acuerdo a cuatro categorías: historia espiritual de la persona, l...

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Introduction: Bereavement has variable effects on people since the feelings and behaviors generated by the death of are influenced by society. In this way, bereavement is a subjective and social process that impacts various dimensions of life, including the occupational dimension. Objective: To identify, in the national and English literature, studies of occupational therapists related to the process of bereavement. Method: Systematic review, using the descriptors "occupational therapy", "grief", "mourning" and "attitude to death" and the respective English words "occupational therapy", "grief", "mourning" and "bereavement" in five databases. Afterward, thematic analysis was performed. Results: Seven studies were included, six in English and one in Portuguese. All articles presented qualitative approaches: autoethnography (3), interview (1), thematic analysis (2), narrative (1). Three categories were created for thematic analysis: 1) "The relationship between the study participants and the deceased person", which refers to the bond of the bereaved with the deceased and the impact of this bond in bereavement; 2) "The impacts of bereavement in occupations", which identifies how bereavement interferes with the occupations of those who experience it, and 3) "The occupation as middle and end of the occupational therapy process with the bereaved person", which seeks to understand the use of occupations as a possibility of care with the mourner. Conclusion: It was concluded that the production of occupational therapists with bereaved subjects is short, but it is understood that this professional can contribute to the care of the bereaved, and other studies are needed that point to evidence, to strengthen this profissional performance.

Objective: This study aimed to understand how social networking websites are used by adolescents and their importance during the hospitalization process. Method: A descriptive and qualitative study was supported by the virtual ethnographic method and resorted to the symbolic interactionism as theoretical framework. Eleven hospitalized adolescents were interviewed. Results:Three categories were identified based on the analysis of interviews and posts: Being able to use social networking websites during hospitalization; Using the Facebook ® chat to keep connected to friends; Seeking support from friends through social networking websites. Final considerations: Facebook ® was the social networking website that adolescents used the most, standing out as an important form of entertainment during hospitalization that facilitates communication and social support.Healthcare professionals should value the use of social networking websites by hospitalized adolescents and encourage access to these tools, providing hospital resources to expand and facilitate this access.Keywords: Adolescent; Hospitalization; Nursing; Social Networking. resumenObjetivo: Este estudio buscó comprender cómo las redes sociales virtuales son utilizadas por adolescentes y su importancia durante el proceso de hospitalización. Método: Estudio cualitativo y descriptivo apoyado en el método de etnografia virtual, utilizando el interacionismo simbólico como referencial teórico. Se realizaron entrevistas con 11 adolescentes hospitalizados.Resultados: A partir del análisis de las entrevistas y de las entradas, identificamos tres categorías: Pudiendo utilizar Facebook ® durante la hospitalización; Utilizando el chat de Facebook ® para mantenerse conectado con los amigos y Buscando el apoyo de los amigos a través de de las redes sociales virtuales. Consideraciones finales: Facebook ® fue la red social más utilizada por los adolescentes, configurándose como una importante forma de entretenimiento durante la hospitalización, facilitando la comunicación y soporte social para los adolescentes. Los profesionales de la salud deben considerar como importante el uso de las redes sociales en línea por los adolescentes hospitalizados, estimulando el acceso y buscando proporcionar recursos para ampliar y facilitar el acceso.