St.

Paul University Philippines

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan 3500

NAME:Danica Lorine R. Taguinod

COURSE: MSN Major in Adult Health

PROGRAM PROPOSAL

TITLE:
“BE BETTER, FIGHT CANCER”
Nurturing spiritual wellness of cancer patients
RATIONALE:

Spirituality is an important aspect of holistic care. It is believed that spirituality is one

essential factor providing a context for cancer patients to derive hope and meaning to cope
with their illness from the diagnosis through treatment, survival, recurrence, and dying, and
it could serve as a protector buffers the deteriorating impacts of life stress and illness.
OBJECTIVE:

The program aims to boost support of cancer patient through spiritual care that could
improve their quality of life.
a. Divert their thoughts of the disease through spiritual counselling
b. Incorporate spiritual wellness in their daily regimen
c. Positive outlook of their life despite being a cancer patient.

CONTENT:

 Definition of cancer
 Definition of spirituality
 Correlation of spirituality to cancer patients
 Importance of spiritual wellness
 Impacts of spiritually equipped patient to outlook in life
 How to gain spirituality despite illness
 Identify the hindrances of gaining spirituality
 How to incorporate spirituality into daily routines

METHODOLOGY:

EVOCATIVE DISCUSSION- to set the mood or tone at the beginning of session; the
participants may share their understanding and feeling when they will hear the word breast
cancer.

DISCUSSION- to educate, explain and increase the knowledge of the community about
breast cancer, signs and symptoms, risk factors, different screening available, treatment and
the importance of early detection and raising awareness on breast cancer prevention.

QUESTIONING- to assess knowledge and understanding of the participants regarding the

topics.
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POWER POINT PRESENTATION THROUGH PROJECTOR- to make the session more interactive
and for the participants to understand well the topic.

FLYERS/PHOTOCOPIES- to reinforce discussion and to have the participants a guide

regarding the topics.

SURVEY FORM- it will be distributed after the seminar, to assess knowledge and
understanding regarding the topics and to collect data from the participants to gain
information and insights to the topics and speakers as well.

OPERATING DETAILS:

RESOURCE SPEAKER:
 Dr. Rhia Shamin Tuddao- Robino, the medical coordinator of the United Methodist
Church, Tuguegarao Central UMC.
 Inspirational talk- Mrs. Eleanor Bravo – breast cancer survivor for 2 yrs

PARTICIPANTS:
The involved participants were the 20 cancer patients of municipality of Gattaran.

VENUE:
The session will take place at municipal gymnasium of Gattaran

DATE:
It will be conducted yearly in celebration of breast cancer awareness month at the
month of October.

FUNDING SOURCE:
The program will be supported by the local government of Gattaran in cooperation
with the Municipal Health Office.

LENGTH OF PROGRAM:
The program will last for 8 hrs from 8:00Am -5:00pm

RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
PARTICULARS EXPENDITURES
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1. Printing of hand outs. 120.00

2. Stage decoration and
Tarpaulins. 1,000.00
3. Token/plaque for the
Speaker. 1,500.00
4. Foods/ snacks. 2,000.00
5. Give aways for participants. 2,000.00
TOTAL: 6,620.00

APPENDICES:

SAMPLE INVITATION:
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Tuguegarao City, Cagayan 3500

PROGRAMME
“BE BETTER, FIGHT CANCER”
Nurturing spiritual Wellness

MORNING SCHEDULE
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration
9:00 AM – 9:05 AM Invocation by Pastor Jowel Javier(resident pastor
Capissayan Sur UMC)
9:05 AM – 9:10 AM Opening Remarks bu Dr. Chriselda Nolasco
(Municipal Health Officer)
9:10 AM – 9:15 AM Introduction of the Resource Speaker
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM Lecture on Spiritual Wellness
( Dr. Rhia Shamin Robino
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM BREAKTIME (SNACKS)
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM Continuation of Discussion
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch Break

AFTERNOON SCHEDULE
12:00 PM – 12:05 PM Assembly of the Participants
12:05 PM – 2:30 PM Continuation of Discussion
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Inspirational Talk by Mrs. Eleanor Bravo (cancer
survivor)
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Interactive Learning (Open Forums)
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Awarding of Plaque
4:30 PM – 4:40 PM Photo Opportunity
4:40 PM – 5:00 PM Closing Remarks

Danica Lorine R. Taguinod

HOST

LETTER TO THE RESOURCE SPEAKER

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Dr. Rhia Shamin Tuddao-Robino

Cataggamman, Tuguegarao City

Maam!
 
Christian greetings!
 
In line with the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Municipality of
Gattaran would like to conduct a program/seminar regarding cancer
awareness with a theme of “Be better, Beat Cancer!”. The said program will
be attended by certain cancer patients of the municipality.
 
We are very pleased to invite you as our resource speakers to the said
program to be held on October 15, 2021, Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm at
municipal gymnasium of gattaran.
 
We hope you would be able to fit this event in your busy schedule. The
participants and organizers will benefit a lot from your knowledge on the
topic. We will appreciate your consideration for this invitation.
 
Thank you and God bless.
 
 
Very truly yours,
Danica Lorine R. Taguinod
Program Organizer
 

HAND OUTS:
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Spiritual Care for Cancer Patients

Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide; about 1 in 6 deaths is due to cancer.
Diagnosis and medical treatment for cancer usually cause great physical and emotional
distress and add stress to cancer patients’ [Link] and religious beliefs have been
found, especially important for patients who suffer from severe illness and/or are facing life-
threatening health problems.
Spirituality is an aspect of one's life regarding seeking meaning, purpose, and connection to
a higher power, and it allows the individual to effectively function toward his/her life
Individuals who are living with a life-threatening illness such as cancer may be most
vulnerable to spiritual distress and are more aware and sensitive to their spiritual selves and
spiritual needs. Addressing spiritual needs could help patients cope with the challenges
associated with [Link] spirituality is a critical component of holistic and person-centered
care, spiritual interventions should be considered and incorporated into the plan of care for
each cancer patient.
Cancer patients who had high levels of spiritual well-being reported better quality of life, a
lower level of depression, less anxiety about death, and a lower level of [Link]
patients reported that spirituality is a source of strength that helps them cope with their
cancer experiences, define wellness during treatment and survivorship, find meaning in
their lives, find a sense of health, and make sense of their cancer experiences during illness.
Consistent associations between spirituality, spiritual well-being, and health outcomes
found in published studies highlight the importance of providing spiritual care to enhance
cancer patients’ spiritual well-being and address their spiritual needs.
Experiencing spiritual distress is not uncommon among cancer patients.[8] Unfulfilled
spiritual needs could be a contributor causing distress.[2] Spiritual distress and suffering
may influence a person's experiences and symptoms associated with illness and contribute
to poorer health and psychosocial outcomes.
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COURSE EVALUATION TOOL

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INSTRUCTIONS:
Please encircle your response to the items. Rate aspects of the seminar/program on a 1-5
scale.

1-“strongly disagree “ or the lowest ,most negative impression

3- “neither agree or disagree” or an adequate impression
5- “strongly agree” or the highest most positive impression.

Choose N/A if the item is not appropriate or not applicable to this workshop. Your feedback
is sincerely appreciated. Thank you!

CONTENT( encircle your response to each item)

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