Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	119185
Country	Türkiye

Category	Psychology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Missing link in geriatric oncology: Integrating embodied spirituality into the nexus of locomotive syndrome and cognitive impairment
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Süheyb Okur
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Corresponding Author	Süheyb Okur, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology of Religion, Faculty of Theology, Bayburt University, Baberti Campus, Tuzcuzade District, Demirozu Avenue, Bayburt 06900, Türkiye. suheybokur@bayburt.edu.tr
Key Words	Geriatric oncology; Locomotive syndrome; Mild cognitive impairment; Religious coping; Embodied spirituality; Salah; Neurophysiology
Core Tip	In geriatric cancer patients, locomotive syndrome and mild cognitive impairment create a vicious cycle driven by inflammation and psychological distress. Conventional rehabilitation often suffers from low adherence due to fatigue. “Embodied spirituality“, exemplified by rituals like Salah, offers a unique solution by combining physical mobilization (range of motion exercises) with neurocognitive activation (prefrontal cortex stimulation). Clinicians should consider these existing spiritual routines as valuable, complementary therapeutic resources.
Citation	Okur S. Missing link in geriatric oncology: Integrating embodied spirituality into the nexus of locomotive syndrome and cognitive impairment. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-21 05:44
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-21 05:44
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-02 07:54
Return for Revision	2026-02-02 07:54
Revised	2026-02-03 10:02
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-10 02:47
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-10 11:37
Articles in Press	2026-03-10 11:37
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