Abstract:Religiosity and spirituality (R/S) are widely regarded as important allies against illness and suffering in general. Findings in temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) suggest the temporal lobe as the anatomical-functional basis of religious experiences. Both R/S are relevant in patients with epilepsy (PWE) since epilepsy can lead to psychosocial issues for a significant portion of patients and their families. Objective: To investigate R/S in PWE, as well as the impact of different epileptic syndromes on patients' R/S.… Show more
“…7,20 The spiritual experience did not differ according to the epileptic syndrome. Some studies have described hyperreligiousness and greater religious conviction 12,15,16 and greater spirituality in TLE-HS. 14,16 However, other studies have found no difference in spirituality according to temporal or extratemporal epilepsy.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Some studies have described hyperreligiousness and greater religious conviction 12,15,16 and greater spirituality in TLE-HS. 14,16 However, other studies have found no difference in spirituality according to temporal or extratemporal epilepsy. 15 There was an association between a greater perception of spiritual experiences and EA in the right hemisphere, in the EEG.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Greater spirituality, higher religious involvement, and the presence of religious experiences in the ictal and interictal period have been recognized in epilepsy since the early 19th century, particularly in temporal lobe epilepsy. [10][11][12][13][14][15][16] However, pieces of information about everyday spiritual experiences in epilepsy are still scarce. The study of the relationship between epilepsy and spirituality, religiosity and spiritual experiences can open new paths and aid in the production of knowledge in this area.…”
Spirituality and religiosity are complex cognitive phenomena; however, the relationship between spiritual experiences and epilepsy continues to be debated. Methods. Data from the daily spiritual experience scale (DSES) were related to EEG data and clinical variables of 100 adult people with epilepsy (PWEs). DSES scores were compared to 51 normal individuals (control group [CG]), with a significance level of P < .05. Results. The total score in the DSES was 36.1 ± 14 and 37.6 ± 13.2, respectively, in the PWEs and in the CG. In the PWEs, there was a correlation between DSES and age (Pearson's correlation; −0.22; P = .027) and educational level (0.207; P = .039). PWEs with ≥one seizure/month have a lower frequency of daily spiritual experiences than those with better controlled seizures ( T-test; 39.2 ± 16.2 vs 31.7 ± 7.6; P = .038). EEG epileptiform activity (EA) in the right hemisphere was associated with a higher frequency of spiritual experiences than those with left-hemisphere EA (29.8 ± 9.0 vs 38.5 ± 17.5; P = .010). Conclusion. Demographic aspects, EA in the right hemisphere, and lower seizure frequency are associated with daily spiritual experiences in epilepsy, suggesting an association between aspects of spirituality, epilepsy, and neurobiological correlates.
“…7,20 The spiritual experience did not differ according to the epileptic syndrome. Some studies have described hyperreligiousness and greater religious conviction 12,15,16 and greater spirituality in TLE-HS. 14,16 However, other studies have found no difference in spirituality according to temporal or extratemporal epilepsy.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Some studies have described hyperreligiousness and greater religious conviction 12,15,16 and greater spirituality in TLE-HS. 14,16 However, other studies have found no difference in spirituality according to temporal or extratemporal epilepsy. 15 There was an association between a greater perception of spiritual experiences and EA in the right hemisphere, in the EEG.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Greater spirituality, higher religious involvement, and the presence of religious experiences in the ictal and interictal period have been recognized in epilepsy since the early 19th century, particularly in temporal lobe epilepsy. [10][11][12][13][14][15][16] However, pieces of information about everyday spiritual experiences in epilepsy are still scarce. The study of the relationship between epilepsy and spirituality, religiosity and spiritual experiences can open new paths and aid in the production of knowledge in this area.…”
Spirituality and religiosity are complex cognitive phenomena; however, the relationship between spiritual experiences and epilepsy continues to be debated. Methods. Data from the daily spiritual experience scale (DSES) were related to EEG data and clinical variables of 100 adult people with epilepsy (PWEs). DSES scores were compared to 51 normal individuals (control group [CG]), with a significance level of P < .05. Results. The total score in the DSES was 36.1 ± 14 and 37.6 ± 13.2, respectively, in the PWEs and in the CG. In the PWEs, there was a correlation between DSES and age (Pearson's correlation; −0.22; P = .027) and educational level (0.207; P = .039). PWEs with ≥one seizure/month have a lower frequency of daily spiritual experiences than those with better controlled seizures ( T-test; 39.2 ± 16.2 vs 31.7 ± 7.6; P = .038). EEG epileptiform activity (EA) in the right hemisphere was associated with a higher frequency of spiritual experiences than those with left-hemisphere EA (29.8 ± 9.0 vs 38.5 ± 17.5; P = .010). Conclusion. Demographic aspects, EA in the right hemisphere, and lower seizure frequency are associated with daily spiritual experiences in epilepsy, suggesting an association between aspects of spirituality, epilepsy, and neurobiological correlates.
“…Spirituality is a more personal and existential construct of belief in (or relationship with) a higher power or divinity, involving the search for self-knowledge and philosophical questioning of the existence of the universe and life (10) . Religiosity, on the other hand, includes personal beliefs (in divinity or a higher power) gathered by an organized system of symbols and practices as a means of approaching the metaphysical and transcendental dimension through institutional practices, belonging and doctrinal commitments to churches or organized religions (11)(12)(13) .…”
Objective: to analyze the expressions of spirituality and religiosity of relatives of people who abuse or are dependent on psychoactive substances. Methods: exploratory-descriptive research that dialogues with the spirituality and religiosity conceptual framework. It was performed at an outpatient clinic specialized in drug treatment in southern Brazil. Semi-structured interviews conducted with 11 relatives of patients undergoing treatment were analyzed by content analysis. Results: the findings were grouped into two categories: forms of expression of spirituality and religiosity practices; and their influence on relatives’ lives. Spirituality and religiosity almost always serve as a protective factor against feelings of anguish, conflicts and loneliness. Final considerations: despite the important role of expressions of spirituality and religiosity for many relatives, not everyone seems to benefit from them. Health professionals should consider these expressions in the construction of comprehensive health care for relatives.
“…O termo espiritualidade, enquanto distinto de religião ou religiosidade, é considerado um conceito recente no mundo ocidental que data da década de 1960 (9) A espiritualidade trata-se de um construto de dimensão mais pessoal e existencial de crença em (ou relação com) um poder superior ou divindade, envolvendo a busca pelo autoconhecimento e questionamento filosófico da existência do universo e da vida (10) . Já a religiosidade inclui crenças pessoais (em divindade ou um poder superior) capturadas por um sistema organizado de símbolos e práticas como meio de se aproximar da dimensão metafísica e transcendental mediante práticas institucionais, de pertença e compromissos doutrinários junto a igrejas ou religiões organizadas (11)(12)(13) .…”
RESUMO Objetivo: analisar as expressões da espiritualidade e da religiosidade de familiares de pessoas com uso abusivo ou dependente de substâncias psicoativas. Métodos: pesquisa exploratório-descritiva dialogando com o marco conceitual da espiritualidade e da religiosidade, realizada em ambulatório especializado no tratamento de drogas no sul do Brasil. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com 11 familiares de pacientes em tratamento, sendo analisadas pela análise de conteúdo. Resultados: foram agrupados em duas categorias: formas de expressão de práticas de espiritualidade e religiosidade e influência delas na vida dos familiares. A espiritualidade e religiosidade quase sempre servem como fator de proteção diante de sentimentos de angústia, conflitos e solidão. Considerações Finais: as expressões da espiritualidade e religiosidade têm papel importante para muitos familiares, no entanto nem todos parecem se beneficiar delas. Os profissionais de saúde devem considerar essas expressões na construção do cuidado integral em saúde dos familiares.
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