Spirituality is an integral part of holistic care, but studies have revealed that the spiritual dimension of care is largely neglected in healthcare settings. This study evaluated midwives' perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care. The study is a cross-sectional design and was conducted from April 1 to June 30, 2018 in Aydın, Turkey. The research sample of the study contacted 101 midwives. The Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale were used to collect data. It was found that the midwives' perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care were affected by age, having children, family type, and working unit (p < 0.05).
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J Relig Health
January 2025
Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Palma de Cima, 1649-023, Lisbon, Portugal.
The study of spirituality in nursing education has become an emerging academic field, making it important to understand its evolution using bibliometric indicators. To achieve this, a search was conducted on July 8, 2024, using the Web of Science and Scopus databases. Titles and abstracts were screened in Rayyan, and data analysis was performed using Bibliometrix and Biblioshiny in the R language.
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January 2025
College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Objectives: Palliative care (PC) is an interdisciplinary approach aimed at improving the physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being of patients and families affected by life-threatening diseases. This study aimed to investigate the need for PC among critically ill patients and their quality of life (QOL) in low-income groups in Bangladesh.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at four healthcare facilities from March to April 2023, involving 553 registered patients with advanced chronic conditions.
Acta Psychol (Amst)
January 2025
School of Public Affair, University of Science and Technology, China. Electronic address:
This study examines the interaction between spiritual leadership and employee proactive service performance in the competitive hospitality industry. Using social exchange theory (SET) and conservation of resources (COR) theory as frameworks, we propose a model where organizational identification and employee voice mediate the relationship between spiritual leadership and proactive service performance. Additionally, we explore how service climate moderates these mediating effects.
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March 2025
School of Nursing, Master Program, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
To explore the experiences of nurses in maintaining the dignity of patients with life-limiting illnesses. A phenomenological study was conducted with 15 purposively selected nurses who provide care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Colaizzi's naturalistic phenomenological approach was utilized to analyze the data.
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December 2024
Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa.
Background: Epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting millions of people in Africa. Among other reported findings, many people living with epilepsy (PLWE) believe that the condition is caused by spiritual factors. Previous studies have revealed that majority of PLWE are not receiving adequate care and treatment because of diverse cultural beliefs associated with epilepsy.
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