Being in a Lived Retreat—Embodied Meaning of Alleviated Suffering

Öhlén, Joakim; Bengtsson, Jan; Skott, Carola; Segesten, Kerstin

doi:10.1097/00002820-200208000-00008

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“…Studies show the importance of socializing with others when the family is far away. In such cases, participants in shareholding networks have an important duty to perform when there is no natural community or social context surrounding this group of older persons [54].…”

Section: Self-esteem and Views Of Themselvesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Older People’s Lived Experiences with Participation in Shareholding Networks for the Care of Older People in Rural Areas of Thailand: A Phenomenological Hermeneutic Study

Voraroon¹,

Meebunmak²,

Enmarker³

2017

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Background: Older people participating in shareholding networks are exposed to diverse situations, which may be associated with dignity. Aims: This study aimed to illuminate the meaning of lived experiences when participating in shareholding networks for the care of older people in rural areas. Methods: This qualitative study is based on individual interviews. Ten older Thai persons with at least 12 months of lived experiences participating in shareholding networks for older people in rural areas were interviewed. A phenomenological-hermeneutic approach, inspired by Ricoeur, was used to understand the meaning of the narrated text. Findings: The structural analysis resulted in four themes: 1) being satisfied with activities, 2) being valued as important, 3) being frustrated and feeling sad, and 4) being bored and feeling disinterest. The meaning of participation in a shareholding network for the elderly can be understood as a pathway to feelings of confidence and presence of others. Confidence and allowing the presence of others mean facing humanity and sensing vulnerability, because in a trusting relationship the person who gives confidence is susceptible to the other's betrayal. Conclusion: An individual's dignity should be a high priority in health and social care strategies. Therefore, it is important for healthcare professionals to initiate a dialogue with the shareholding participants for support and information. The narrations in this study can be used as a basis for developing cooperating care with older people in shareholding network focusing on their needs and dignity.

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Section: Self-esteem and Views Of Themselvesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Older People’s Lived Experiences with Participation in Shareholding Networks for the Care of Older People in Rural Areas of Thailand: A Phenomenological Hermeneutic Study

Voraroon¹,

Meebunmak²,

Enmarker³

2017

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“…Clients' telling their stories are attempts to reshape and give meaning to what is happening to them [31] . "Quiet time" is described as analogous to "being in a lived retreat" by Ohlen, Bengtsson, Skott and Segesten [32] who wrote about a symbolic place owned by the individual which provides a feeling of being at home, where there is peace, rest, confidence, and breathing space in the person's suffering.…”

Section: Spiritual Engagementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Motivations driving spiritual engagement based on a phenomenological study of spirituality amongst palliative care clients and caregivers

Penman

2012

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Objective: The attention given to spirituality has dramatically increased, especially in contemporary western society, because of its significant link to good health and well-being. Spirituality has relevance for individuals with life-limiting conditions. It is heightened when individuals encounter this predicament. The purpose of this research was to determine the essence of the lived experience of spirituality and spiritual engagement from the perspective of palliative care clients and caregivers. One of the objectives was to understand the reasons why they engage in spiritual matters and this is the focus of the paper. Methods:A qualitative approach, based on van Manen's theoretical framework of hermeneutic phenomenology, was chosen for this research. This approach enabled human experience to be studied as it was lived and examined to the fullest breadth, depth and extent through a dynamic interplay of several research activities. In-depth interviews of four (4) palliative care clients and ten (10) caregivers from regional and rural Australia provided rich experiential discourse of what motivated them to engage in spiritual matters. Results:The driving force that motivated the study participants to engage in spirituality was the benefits they might derive in the process of spiritual engagement. The motivations for spiritual engagement could be categorised as intrinsic and/or extrinsic. Intrinsic motivation, defined as the innate propensity to engage one's interest in spirituality and satisfy spiritual needs, included "to have peace and acceptance", "to seek healing", "to be able to cope", and "to find positive meaning in illness and suffering". Extrinsic motivation, which comes from external influences and events that constitute the incentives and consequences to pursue spirituality, included "to communicate love and concern", "to better care for the loved one", "to build intimate relationships", and "to provide comfort to others". Once the drive or motivation arose, behavior was energised to engage in spiritual matters, reaping both self-serving and altruistic benefits.Conclusions: Spirituality provided many real and potential benefits for those who engaged in it. Simply put, it helped participants cope. It becomes imperative for nurses and other health professionals to pay attention to these phenomena. The implications of this study relate to clinical practice and the educational preparation of nurses and other health professionals involved in caring for people with life-limiting conditions.

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“…[8][9][10][11][12][13] The idea of control associated with autonomy influences a person's sense of dignity, represents a source of hope, and helps relieve suffering and improve quality of life. 10,[14][15][16] Expressing and respecting autonomy are undeniably important factors in promoting the well-being of people near the end of life. This notion is indeed prevalent in documents guiding palliative care practice in Canada.…”

Section: The Importance Of Autonomy In Palliative Carementioning

confidence: 99%