Traces of spiritual care in nursing records: A qualitative study of cancer care
Ingerd Irgens Hynnekleiv,
Tove Giske,
Kristin Heggdal
Abstract:BackgroundSerious illnesses, such as cancer, bring the threat of loss of health and life closer. This may compromise spiritual well‐being. Addressing patients' spirituality is essential in nursing care. Therefore, nursing records should reflect, clarify, and enable spiritual‐care follow‐up.AimThe aim of this study is to explore how spiritual care is expressed in nursing records in cancer care.MethodThis study adopted a hermeneutic approach, and a qualitative content analysis was used to explore the nursing rec… Show more
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