Spiritual care interventions in nursing: an integrative literature review

Ghorbani, Modjtaba; Mohammadi, Eesa; Aghabozorgi, Reza; Ramezani, Monir

doi:10.1007/s00520-020-05747-9

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“…We conducted an integrative review (IR), a distinct unique method in which it is possible to summarize various studies to provide a more extensive understanding of a particular health problem [ 20 ]. To perform this IR, we have followed six steps: formulating the research question, searching the literature, extracting data from the primary studies, assessing the studies included in the IR, analyzing, and synthesizing the results, and presenting the IR [ 21 ].…”

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The role of teledentistry in oral cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: an integrative literature review

Silva

Santos

Leite

et al. 2021

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Objectives This integrative review aimed to assess the benefits of the use of teledentistry for patients undergoing treatment of oral and head and neck cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and methods We searched in PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Web of Science, Lilacs, Embase, Open Grey, Google Scholar, and Jstor databases for studies referring to the management, control, and assistance, through teledentistry, to patients with oral and head and neck cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results We found 356 references in the databases, 209 after duplicates removal, 23 met criteria for full-text reading, and 11 studies were included for qualitative synthesis, in four categories: virtual visits, use of remote technology, patient’s satisfaction, multidisciplinary approach in teledentistry. We found that 78% of patients currently preferred teledentistry; 92% of patients would recommend the use of video consultation to other patients. The continuity of dental care, the reduction of patient visits to the hospital, the reduction of the risk of infection with the coronavirus, and limitation of face-to-face consultations to protect health professionals are benefits that reinforce the use of teledentistry by health institutions. Two studies showed patients’ satisfaction with the use of teledentistry in monitoring cancer patients and showed an improvement in quality of life. Conclusions The teledentistry, as a remote technology for monitoring patients with oral and head and neck cancer, is well accepted by patients in preliminary studies. Although these studies pointed out some benefits of using remote technologies for the care of cancer patients, further robust scientific evidence is still needed in this regard. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00520-021-06398-0.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The role of teledentistry in oral cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: an integrative literature review

Silva

Santos

Leite

et al. 2021

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“…Other studies have also suggested spiritual therapy strategies such as the compassionate presence of the treatment team, listening to the patient's life story, open-ended questions to express unpleasant feelings, referral to a trained spiritual caregiver, relaxation techniques, logotherapy, attending spiritual support groups, meditation, prayer therapy, massage, yoga, tai chi, exercise, art therapy (music, art, and dance), and journalism (writing). [ 76 77 78 79 ] Therefore, regardless of their own beliefs, treatment teams should take note of spiritual and religious beliefs in their clinical practice. Patients tend to share their thoughts, sufferings, and sorrows, and the treatment team members need to be able to listen to what they have to say and use specific strategies to strengthen their faith.…”

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Health-Promoting Lifestyle in Colorectal Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study on the Experiences and Perspectives of Colorectal Cancer Survivors and Healthcare Providers

Tabriz

Ramezani

Heydari

et al. 2021

Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing

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Objective: Understanding the experiences of survivors and healthcare providers about health-promoting lifestyle (HPL) in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors is important in planning for coping with the disease, managing treatment side effects, increasing survival, and improving quality of life (QOL). This study was conducted to explore the experiences and perspectives of CRC survivors and healthcare providers about HPL in CRC survivors. Methods: This descriptive qualitative study was performed in 2020 at Omid and Imam Reza Hospitals in Mashhad, Iran. Participants were CRC survivors ( n = 12) and healthcare providers ( n = 33) who were selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected using in-depth semi-structured interview by face to face and then analyzed by Zhang and Wildemuth content analysis method. MaxQDA software was used to organize the data. Results: Following the treatment of cancer, CRC survivors seek to make changes in lifestyle and they choose a HPL that maintains or improves their health. HPL in CRC survivors includes nutrition, activity and rest, health responsibility, interpersonal relations, spiritual growth, and psychological management. The results showed that HPL can lead to motivation, the ability to self-care and improve daily performance, reduce treatment complications, and increase the QOL. Conclusions: CRC survivors can help change their lifestyle patterns with healthy eating, treatment adherence, regular physical activity, and good sleep habits. Furthermore, effective personal and social relationships, spiritual growth, and management of psychological disorders develop health-promoting behaviors in them. CRC survivors also face challenges and limitations in their life after treatment; identifying the components of a HPL in CRC survivors can lead to desirable care, treatment, education, and counseling services.

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“…Although spiritual well-being lacks a uni ed de nition across cultures, most people acknowledge that spiritual well-being is often assessed to evaluate one's spiritual experiences and outcomes [38]. Spiritual well-being can be conceptually de ned in the context of disease-related health as a patient's perceptions, experiences, and feelings of well-being and health resulting from seeking intrinsic congruence; connections to nature, the sacred, and other individuals; presence in the moment; and meaning and purpose in life [39][40][41], as well as gaining the self-con dence to overcome existential challenges [42] and achieve the life goals of life that he or she truly wants to achieve. This operational de nition has the potential to allow oncology nurses and doctors, psychologists, and healthcare managers to promote cancer patients' spiritual well-being with cognitive or/and behavioural changes via effective spiritual care interventions or educational programmes [43].…”

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The Multiple Mediating Effects of Perceived Social Support and Spiritual Well-being on the Relationship Between Spiritual Needs and Quality of Life Among Patients With Advanced Cancer

Qu-ying

Jiao

Wang

et al. 2021

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Aims: The purpose of this study was to test the associations between spiritual needs, perceived social support, spiritual well-being, and quality of life (QoL) and examine the multiple mediating effects of perceived social support and spiritual well-being on the relationship between spiritual needs and QoL among patients with advanced cancer.Methods: Spiritual needs, perceived social support, spiritual well-being and QoL were assessed using self-report questionnaires among 286 cancer patients in a tertiary oncology hospital. The mediation model was analysed using the SPSS PROCESS procedure, and indirect effects were evaluated with bootstrapping.Results: QoL was positively correlated with spiritual needs (r=0.315, p<0.01), perceived social support (r=0.451, p<0.01) and spiritual well-being (r=0.636, p<0.01). The relationship between spiritual needs and QoL was mediated by perceived social support (indirect effect: 0.063, confidence interval (CI) (0.018, 0.118)) and spiritual well-being (indirect effect: 0.068, CI (0.001, 0.155)) and serially mediated by spiritual needs and QoL (indirect effect: 0.072, CI (0.041, 0.113)).Conclusions: The results emphasize the importance of spiritual well-being and social support for cancer patients, especially those with more spiritual needs. They suggest that healthcare providers should develop strategies to enhance perceived social support and spiritual well-being when caring for cancer patients to improve patients’ QoL.

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Spiritual care interventions in nursing: an integrative literature review

Cited by 73 publications

References 74 publications

The role of teledentistry in oral cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: an integrative literature review

The role of teledentistry in oral cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: an integrative literature review

Health-Promoting Lifestyle in Colorectal Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study on the Experiences and Perspectives of Colorectal Cancer Survivors and Healthcare Providers

The Multiple Mediating Effects of Perceived Social Support and Spiritual Well-being on the Relationship Between Spiritual Needs and Quality of Life Among Patients With Advanced Cancer

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