A Qualitative Systematic Review Exploring Spirituality Perception and Experiences of Cancer Patients
Year: 2019
Type: other
Abstract: Introduction:Understanding the roles and contexts of spirituality among patients with cancer allows us to develop better supportive care. The aim of the systematic review is to determine spirituality perception and experiences of cancer patients from qualitative studies. Methods:Electronic databases (EBSCOhost, PubMed and WOS) were used for searching the studies with the following key words u201cspiritualityu201d, u201ccancer patientu201d and u201cqualitative studyu201d. The methodology used for this systematic review was based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Identified publications were screened by using the following inclusion criteria; qualitative studies and English language, full text journals, published in last 10 years. Reviews, conference abstracts, letters to the editor were excluded.Results:The initial search identified 89 articles and 13 studies met eligibility criteria. Majority of the studies were from USA (4) and Iran (4) rest of them were from UK, Taiwan, Thailand, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand and China. In most of the studies semi-structured interview were used while self-report questionnaires were used in two studies. Participants in these studies were breast cancer (3), advanced cancer (3), brain tumors (2), HSCT patients/survivors (2), colorectal cancer and mix group of cancer patients. In most studies, spirituality was identified as religious beliefs and relation with god. In one study, patient felt receiving specialized spiritual care would have a positive effect.Conclusions:Main focus of the studies was meaning of the spirituality, as a coping mechanism and spiritual care/support needs.
Authors: Sultan Kav, Ebru Akgün Çıtak, Banu Çevik
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2989405285