Addiction and religiosity / spirituality a possible reflection

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To reflect on the role of religiosity / spirituality in the disease process. METHOD: This is a theoretical-reflective essay presented from the importance of religiosity/ spirituality related to the process of illness and health care practices. Held in September and October 2019, based on studies and discussions of a group of nursing students working in an extension project that provides assistance to people with hypertension and diabetes mellitus in a health clinic of a private higher education institution. RESULTS: Religiosity/ spirituality has helped in the acceptance of negative prognoses resulting from the chronicity of diseases, making the sick person reframing the disease process. CONCLUDING REMARKS: Thus, religiosity/ spirituality can be used as a resource that assists in adherence to treatment, health care in general and as an aid in health prognosis.