Comment on “Effect of spiritual care on the quality of life in patients who underwent intracranial hemorrhage surgery: a randomized controlled trial”
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Dear editor, Intracranial hemorrhage is a potentially fatal cerebrovascular event that accounts for a significant amount of stroke-related morbidity and death globally. Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), the two main kinds, present different but equally serious therapeutic challenges[1,2]. About 10%–15% of all strokes are ICH, which is defined by spontaneous bleeding inside the brain parenchyma and is linked to significant early mortality and long-term impairment. SAH accounts for 5%–10% of strokes, which is usually resulted from the rupture of an intracranial aneurysm. Improved risk assessment is necessary to direct early therapy and maximize patient outcomes since intracranial hemorrhage continues to be a major cause of mortality and functional dependency despite advancements in neurocritical care and surgical procedures. Spiritual care is a comprehensive approach to meeting spiritual values, needs, and beliefs of individuals while acknowledging and respecting their varied viewpoints. To determine the effect of spiritual care on the quality of life of stroke patients, Goli et al[3] conducted a randomized controlled studies. The findings of the study, which covered 100 patients in all, showed that using spiritual care as a complementary and holistic care approach can help stroke patients with their symptoms and quality of life. Religious activities, introspection, existential investigation, and the development of resilience, compassion, and hope are all examples of spiritual care. Spiritual care is care that acknowledges and attends to psychological and spiritual needs of individuals while they deal with anxiety, illness, or trauma. Evidence indicates that the spiritual care domain is frequently disregarded in hospitalized patients, despite the fact that spiritual care is an essential part of nursing care, and most nursing models advocate a holistic approach. For hospitalized patients to recuperate, achieve mental health, and enhance their quality of life, it is crucial to attend to their spiritual requirements. This study fills a gap in the literature by applying spiritual care innovation to stroke psychiatric treatment. The adoption of a holistic approach that acknowledges the significance of spirituality and assesses its influence on psychiatric well-being is the contribution to therapeutic care. This study provides insights that can improve the quality of care given to stroke patients and promote a more thorough and patient-centered approach by broadening the knowledge and practice of stroke care. When evaluating the results, it is important to consider the several limitations of this study. First, response bias may have been introduced by using self-reported measures to evaluate quality of life, which might have an impact on the validity of the findings. To provide more reliable results, objective assessment instruments should be used in future studies. Second, the unique spiritual, religious, and cultural beliefs of each patient may have an impact on their quality of life. Last, the long-term quality of life was not examined. More multicenter randomized controlled studies are needed to validate the findings. This letter was conducted according to Transparency in the reporting of Artificial Intelligence-the TITAN guideline[4].
Source: International Journal of Surgery
Authors: Yaoran Tu, Dequan Hong
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,450
OpenAlex ID: W7124882421