Relationship Between Spirituality, Religiosity, and General Life Satisfaction Among Canadians Living with Neurological Conditions in New Brunswick and Manitoba

Chambers-Richards, Tamara; Chireh, Batholomew; D’Arcy, Carl

doi:10.1007/s10943-022-01510-y

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“…Consistent positive associations between spirituality/religiosity and life satisfaction among Canadians with neurological conditions, including MS, have been reported in cross-sectional studies ( 7 ). Giovanolli et al ( 8 ) reported similar findings and found that spiritual and religious beliefs predicted quality of life in people with neurological disorders.…”

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Religious meaning system and life satisfaction: the mediating role of meaning in life among Polish people with multiple sclerosis

Wilski,

Wnuk,

Brola

et al. 2024

Front. Psychiatry

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IntroductionThe complexity of the associations between religiosity and indicators of well-being suggests the presence of a mediating mechanism. Previous studies indicate that religion may influence subjective well-being because it helps to find meaning and purpose. Therefore, the aim of our study was to examine the mediating role of the presence and search dimensions of meaning in life in the relationship between religious meaning system and life satisfaction in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).MethodsThis cross-sectional study included 600 MS patients recruited from Poland who completed the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), the Religious Meaning System Questionnaire (RMS) and the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ). Model 6 of Hayes PROCESS was used to test the hypotheses.ResultsThe results of our research indicate that there was a significant indirect effect of religious meaning system on life satisfaction through the presence of meaning in life. The specific indirect effect of religious meaning system on life satisfaction through searching for meaning in life was not significant.DiscussionThe results of our study are relevant because they show that religion as a meaning system is positively related to the presence of meaning in life, which in turn positively predicts life satisfaction. This is particularly important in the case of incurable illness, where finding meaning in life is one of the natural stages of adaptation. By incorporating these findings into mental health practice, professionals can enhance the holistic well-being of people coping with MS and contribute to a more comprehensive and effective approach to mental health care.

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Religious meaning system and life satisfaction: the mediating role of meaning in life among Polish people with multiple sclerosis

Wilski,

Wnuk,

Brola

et al. 2024

Front. Psychiatry

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“…According to the World Health Organization, the global incidence of all-severity TBI is estimated at 69 million people, while 15 million people suffer a stroke worldwide each year [ 4 – 6 ]. Statistics Canada indicates that 100,000 Canadians will experience a stroke (59%) or a TBI (71%) each year [ 5 ]. Among the 1.5 million Canadians with ABI that go through the care continuum annually; over 60% report ongoing restrictions in mobility and participation in societal roles [ 5 ].…”

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“…Statistics Canada indicates that 100,000 Canadians will experience a stroke (59%) or a TBI (71%) each year [ 5 ]. Among the 1.5 million Canadians with ABI that go through the care continuum annually; over 60% report ongoing restrictions in mobility and participation in societal roles [ 5 ]. Webber et al [ 7 ] defined mobility broadly as the ability to move oneself within environments that expand from one's home to the neighbourhood and regions beyond.…”

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Quality of mobility measures among individuals with acquired brain injury: an umbrella review

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Background and objective While several mobility measures exist, there is large variability across measures in how mobility is conceptualized, the source of information and the measurement properties making it challenging to select relevant mobility measures for individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI). Therefore, the objective was to conduct a comprehensive synthesis of existing evidence on the measurement properties, the interpretability and the feasibility of mobility measures from various sources of information (patients, clinicians, technology) using an umbrella review of published systematic reviews among individuals with ABI. Methods Ovid MEDLINE, CINHAL, Cochrane Library and EMBASE electronic databases were searched from 2000 to March 2020. Two independent reviewers appraised the methodological quality of the systematic reviews using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklist. Measurement properties and quality of evidence were applied according to COnsensus-based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instrument (COSMIN) guidelines. Mobility measures were categorized using international standards with the international classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF). Results Thirty-five systematic reviews were included covering 147 mobility measures, of which 85% were mapped to the ICF Activity and Participation component. Results showed an acceptable overall "sufficient" rating for reliability, construct validity and responsiveness for 132 (90%), 127 (86%) and 76 (52%) of the measures, respectively; however, among these measures, ≤ 25% of the methods for evaluating these properties were rated as ‘high’ quality of evidence. Also, there was limited information that supports measure feasibility and scoring interpretability. Conclusions Future systematic reviews should report measures’ content validity to support the use of the measure in clinical care and research. More evaluations of the minimal important difference and floor and ceiling effects are needed to help guide clinical interpretation. Registration information International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO); ID: CRD42018100068.

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“…Acquired brain injury (ABI), including traumatic brain injury (TBI), cerebral palsy (CP)-fetal/perinatal brain injury, and stroke, are the leading causes of disability worldwide [ 1 - 3 ]. According to the World Health Organization, the global incidence of all-severity TBI is estimated at 69 million people, while 15 million people suffer a stroke worldwide each year [ 4 - 6 ]. Statistics Canada indicates that 100,000 Canadians will experience a stroke (59%) or a TBI (71%) each year [ 6 ].…”

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“…According to the World Health Organization, the global incidence of all-severity TBI is estimated at 69 million people, while 15 million people suffer a stroke worldwide each year [ 4 - 6 ]. Statistics Canada indicates that 100,000 Canadians will experience a stroke (59%) or a TBI (71%) each year [ 6 ]. Many individuals with mild-to-moderate ABI subsequently return home, yet they continue to experience ongoing cognitive and physical impairments, including mobility limitations resulting in restricted participation in meaningful activities at school, leisure, or work.…”

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Biomedical Research and Informatics Living Laboratory for Innovative Advances of New Technologies in Community Mobility Rehabilitation: Protocol for Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Mobility Across Continuums of Care

Ahmed¹,

Archambault²,

Auger³

et al. 2022

JMIR Res Protoc

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Background Rapid advances in technologies over the past 10 years have enabled large-scale biomedical and psychosocial rehabilitation research to improve the function and social integration of persons with physical impairments across the lifespan. The Biomedical Research and Informatics Living Laboratory for Innovative Advances of New Technologies (BRILLIANT) in community mobility rehabilitation aims to generate evidence-based research to improve rehabilitation for individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI). Objective This study aims to (1) identify the factors limiting or enhancing mobility in real-world community environments (public spaces, including the mall, home, and outdoors) and understand their complex interplay in individuals of all ages with ABI and (2) customize community environment mobility training by identifying, on a continuous basis, the specific rehabilitation strategies and interventions that patient subgroups benefit from most. Here, we present the research and technology plan for the BRILLIANT initiative. Methods A cohort of individuals, adults and children, with ABI (N=1500) will be recruited. Patients will be recruited from the acute care and rehabilitation partner centers within 4 health regions (living labs) and followed throughout the continuum of rehabilitation. Participants will also be recruited from the community. Biomedical, clinician-reported, patient-reported, and brain imaging data will be collected. Theme 1 will implement and evaluate the feasibility of collecting data across BRILLIANT living labs and conduct predictive analyses and artificial intelligence (AI) to identify mobility subgroups. Theme 2 will implement, evaluate, and identify community mobility interventions that optimize outcomes for mobility subgroups of patients with ABI. Results The biomedical infrastructure and equipment have been established across the living labs, and development of the clinician- and patient-reported outcome digital solutions is underway. Recruitment is expected to begin in May 2022. Conclusions The program will develop and deploy a comprehensive clinical and community-based mobility-monitoring system to evaluate the factors that result in poor mobility, and develop personalized mobility interventions that are optimized for specific patient subgroups. Technology solutions will be designed to support clinicians and patients to deliver cost-effective care and the right intervention to the right person at the right time to optimize long-term functional potential and meaningful participation in the community. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/12506

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Relationship Between Spirituality, Religiosity, and General Life Satisfaction Among Canadians Living with Neurological Conditions in New Brunswick and Manitoba

Cited by 6 publications

References 54 publications

Religious meaning system and life satisfaction: the mediating role of meaning in life among Polish people with multiple sclerosis

Religious meaning system and life satisfaction: the mediating role of meaning in life among Polish people with multiple sclerosis

Quality of mobility measures among individuals with acquired brain injury: an umbrella review

Biomedical Research and Informatics Living Laboratory for Innovative Advances of New Technologies in Community Mobility Rehabilitation: Protocol for Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Mobility Across Continuums of Care

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