Analysis of the nature of spiritual pain in terminal patients and the resignification process through the relaxation, mental images and spirituality (RIME) intervention

Abstract

Elias ACA, Giglio JS, Pimenta CAM. Analysis of the nature of spiritual pain in terminal patients and the resignification process through the Relaxation, Mental Images and Spirituality (RIME) Intervention. Rev Latinoam Enfermagem 2008 novembro-dezembro; 16(6) ANÁLISIS DE LA NATURALEZA DEL DOLOR ESPIRITUAL PRESENTADO POR PACIENTES TERMINALES Y EL PROCESO DE ELABORACIÓN DE UN NUEVO SIGNIFICADO A TRAVÉS DE LA INTERVENCIÓN DE RELAJAMIENTO, IMÁGENES MENTALES Y ESPIRITUALIDAD (RIME)Objetivo

The biopsychosocial spiritual model applied to the treatment of women with breast cancer, through RIME intervention (relaxation, mental images, spirituality)

“…The categories were developed based on Analytical Psychology 12-16 , for the symbolic interpretation of the data, with the processing of the data performed through thematic content analysis [6][7][8] This study aimed to promote socio-psycho-spiritual transformations through RIME, focusing on the transformation of the psychological distress chosen by the patient, not necessarily related to breast cancer, in order to contribute to the quality of life and self-esteem and to minimize the hopelessness of these patients. Comparing the RIME intervention with the BP applied with the Control Group, considering the statistical analysis, it was observed that the RIME had more strength in psychic structuring and ego strengthening than the BP, even though both caused a significant improvement in the perceived quality of life and self-esteem of the patients.…”

“…A qualitative approach was based on Analytical Psychology 12-16 , for the symbolic interpretation of the data, with the processing of the data performed through thematic content analysis [6][7][8] Fisher's exact test and Welch's t test, showing no significant differences, i.e., p values greater than 0.05, as shown in Table 1.…”

“…The instruments used to collect the quantitative data for the RIME Group and Control Group were the WHO Quality of Life-Bref instrument / WHOQOL Bref 17 ; Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale 18 ; Beck's Hopelessness Scale (BHS) 19 ; and the Visual Analog Scale, colored facial expressions model [6][7][8] , which were applied after the signing of the TFPIC (RIME and Control Groups), after the 3 rd session of RIME (RIME Group), and after the BP (RIME and Control Groups).…”

The Effects of a Spiritual Learning Program on Improving Spiritual Health and Clinical Practice Stress Among Nursing Students

“…The SPIRIT-6 intervention included topics such as the meaning and importance of spirituality and religion, the expression of spirituality to others, creative expression of spirituality, forgiveness, and spiritual awareness (Tuck et al, 2006). In contrast, some intervention programs focus on one or more spiritual techniques such as meditation (Elias, Giglio, & Pimenta, 2008), repetitive mantras (Bormann et al, 2006), and prayer (Rajagopal et al, 2002). In a study by Bormann et al (2006), frequent repetition of a mantra (words with spiritual significance) greatly improved stress, trait anxiety, trait anger, quality of life, and spiritual well-being in healthcare workers (Bormann et al, 2006).…”

Religion and Spirituality: the Perspective of Health Professionals

“…The health professionals showed improved coping skills in their personal grief and psycho-spiritual growth, both professionally and personally. Relevant information is that this technique (RIME) is directed to patients who believe in life after death (8)(9) .…”