Moving forward and making difference in nursing care: a commentary on Ebenau et al. (2019) ‘Spiritual care by nurses in curative oncology: a mixed‐method study on patients’ perspectives and experiences’

Martins, Helga; Caldeira, Sílvia

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“…The use of self is a step forward in the way of “ being ” in the provision of spiritual care by health professionals. 19 The antecedents of sensitivity and awareness regarding spiritual care had already been referenced in previous analyses of the concept. It is essential for health professionals to be aware of their own spirituality to feel more comfortable talking to patients about this topic, which has a personal and intimate perspective.…”

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“…The therapeutic use of self is considered a core element in spiritual care and contributes to effective holistic care. The use of self is a step forward in the way of “ being ” in the provision of spiritual care by health professionals 19 . The antecedents of sensitivity and awareness regarding spiritual care had already been referenced in previous analyses of the concept.…”

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Spiritual comfort, spiritual support, and spiritual care: A simultaneous concept analysis

Tavares¹,

Martins

Pinto

et al. 2022

Nursing Forum

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Background: Spirituality is a dimension of life and the human being that should be included in holistic healthcare. One major barrier often described by nurses on implementing spirituality in practice relates to perceiving the concept of spirituality as subjective and sharing confounding similarities with other concepts. In this sense, the concepts of spiritual comfort, spiritual care, and spiritual support may require more distinct theoretical definitions aimed at clear and effective nursing interventions within spiritual care.Aim: To provide a definition of spiritual comfort, spiritual support, and spiritual care.Methods: Simultaneous concept analysis (SCA) of three concepts according to Haase et al., which is grounded on Rodgers' evolutionary view. The method was based on a literature review with the search of electronic databases on May 2020. Search and analysis have been blinded conducted by two reviewers.Results: One hundred thirty-six studies were included in the SCA. Findings suggest that spiritual comfort is an immediate state and an outcome. Spiritual support is related with an intimate and positive relationship with God. Spiritual care is defined as a complex and interactive process. Both spiritual support and spiritual care are grounded in a therapeutic context. Conclusion:This SCA allowed the attributes of each concept to be identified and provides definitions that may facilitate the understanding of these concepts and promote the implementation of spirituality in nursing practice, but which has also led to future research on this topic.

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Spiritual comfort, spiritual support, and spiritual care: A simultaneous concept analysis

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Martins

Pinto

et al. 2022

Nursing Forum

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“…Forgiveness facilitation is a nursing intervention highlighting this spiritual need's importance. Still, it is also a requirement of nurses' training and preparation in supporting patients and families, including this approach in clinical practice (Martins & Caldeira, 2019).…”

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“…Although it is possible to connect specific spiritual needs and human responses to different stages of the bereavement process, spirituality is an experience perceived differently by each person. Nevertheless, assessing spiritual needs is sometimes neglected in nursing, but having a more active role in spiritual care is crucial to enhance a holistic approach (Martins & Caldeira, 2019).…”

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Insights on spirituality and bereavement: A systematic review of qualitative studies

Martins,

Romeiro,

Casaleiro

et al. 2024

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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AimTo describe a synthesis of the experience related to the spirituality of those living a bereavement journey in primary qualitative studies.DesignA systematic review of qualitative studies.Data SourceA systematic review was carried out in March 2019 and was updated in January 2023. Searching was accomplished by an online database, such as CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, MedicLatina, LILACS, SciELO and Academic Search Complete. The search strategy did not consider a timeline as an eligibility criterion. The quality of the studies was assessed, and a thematic synthesis was performed in this review.MethodsA systematic review of qualitative studies was conducted according to Saini and Shlonsky's methodology.Reporting MethodPRISMA checklist.ResultsThe review included 33 articles. Most of the studies were phenomenological and focused on parents' and family experiences of bereavement. Seven significant categories emerged, which match unmet spiritual needs during the grieving process. Two major categories were identified regarding the role of spirituality in bereavement: Spirituality as a process and spirituality as an outcome.ConclusionIn clinical practice, attention to spirituality and providing spiritual care is critical to guarantee a holistic approach for those experiencing bereavement.ImplicationsThe findings of our study could foster awareness that healthcare professionals should include the spiritual dimension in their clinical practice to provide holistic care to individuals, enhancing the healing process in bereavement.No Patient or Public ContributionThis is a systematic review.

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“…In health care, spirituality is a useful therapeutic resource that allows difficult life events to be overcome, which can be turned into care in many therapeutic interventions, such as ‘being with’, ‘listening to’, ‘facilitation of’ and ‘engaging in’ (Ronaldson et al, 2017). The paramount factor of spiritual therapeutic intervention is ‘being with’, from which a relationship with the patient is established that can endure holistic nursing care (Martins & Caldeira, 2019).…”

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Disclosing and discussing the role of spirituality in the transition theory of Afaf Meleis

Martins

Caldeira

2021

Nursing Philosophy

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Nursing is considered a profession and a science (Bousso et al., 2014;Kikuchi, 2014). Nursing knowledge is under continuous development and growth. Therefore, the theory is a hallmark of building an integrated body of knowledge of the nursing discipline (Bhattacharyya et al., 2006) and supports nurses' evidence-based practice (Hoeck & Delmar, 2018). Nursing paradigms and theories have been changing over time. The development of the transformation paradigm at the beginning of the 1970 s changed and developed the panorama of nursing knowledge. This new approach in nursing inspired the development of several new nursing theories, such as Martha Rogers´ Theory of Unitary Human Beings, Jean Watson´s Theory of Human Caring and Madeleine Leininger´s Transcultural Nursing Theory. The middle-range theory by Afaf Meleis, entitled 'Transitions Theory', is well accepted in nursing and has been widely used since then in nursing research, in nursing education and in clinical practice. While taking a master´s degree in the 1960 s, nurse Afaf Meleis realized that patients may experience major transitions, and nurses are in a privileged position to facilitate a health transition. The 'Transitions Theory' book was first published in 2010, which comprises more than 50 articles. Besides that, Meleis had begun publishing the first articles disclosing transitions as a central concept of nursing in the late 1980 s. This theory is founded on the concept of transitions.Understanding what transition means is the first step to understand this theory. The Oxford Dictionary states that the word 'transition' was created in the middle of 16th century, originating from the French or Latin word transire, defined as 'the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another' (Oxford Dictionary, 2020). According to the theory, transition is a 'complex multidimensional process that both causes and affects changes in life, health, relationships, and environment' (Meleis, 2010, p.359). Transitions can be identified in various ways, such as developmental, health

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Moving forward and making difference in nursing care: a commentary on Ebenau et al. (2019) ‘Spiritual care by nurses in curative oncology: a mixed‐method study on patients’ perspectives and experiences’

Cited by 4 publications

References 13 publications

Spiritual comfort, spiritual support, and spiritual care: A simultaneous concept analysis

Spiritual comfort, spiritual support, and spiritual care: A simultaneous concept analysis

Insights on spirituality and bereavement: A systematic review of qualitative studies

Disclosing and discussing the role of spirituality in the transition theory of Afaf Meleis

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