Spirituality, Religion, and Depression in the Terminally Ill

Nelson, Christian J.; Rosenfeld, Barry; Breitbart, William; Galietta, Michele

doi:10.1176/appi.psy.43.3.213

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“…mentality amongst patients with chronic illnesses. For instance, Nelson et al (2002) suggest that when patients feel unprepared for their situation or unable to find guidance through their religious beliefs, the religion that was once a source of strength or comfort can become a source of stress, which may introduce a feeling of anger towards a God who has caused them and their family so much pain. Consequently, the resulting conflict between having strong religious beliefs and being unable to accept or express the anger the individual feels toward God may fuel the psychological distress that this individual is already facing.…”

Section: Spirituality Religiosity and Quality Of Life And General Wementioning

confidence: 99%

Quality of life and well‐being of people receiving haemodialysis treatment in Scotland: A cross‐sectional survey

Alshraifeen

McCreaddie

Evans

2013

Int J of Nursing Practice

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End-stage renal disease is a complex, progressive and debilitating illness that affects patients' quality of life, physical and mental health, well-being, social functioning and emotional health. A cross-sectional survey was carried out in renal dialysis centres in Scotland to assess patients' health status and the impact of haemodialysis treatment on quality of life and well-being. A sample of 72 participants was recruited. Participants scored considerably lower than the UK general population in all domains of health-related quality of life, although mental health components were nearer to general population norms than physical health components. However, 34 (47%) participants achieved a score on a general well-being questionnaire that was indicative of stress and anxiety. Increasing age was associated with better overall mental health, but worse physical functioning. Increasing levels of hope and support were associated with improved general well-being

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Section: Spirituality Religiosity and Quality Of Life And General Wementioning

confidence: 99%

Quality of life and well‐being of people receiving haemodialysis treatment in Scotland: A cross‐sectional survey

Alshraifeen

McCreaddie

Evans

2013

Int J of Nursing Practice

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“…A number of studies have also shown that religiosity and spirituality significantly contribute to psychosocial adjustment to cancer and its treatments (Musick et al, 1998;Nelson et al, 2002;Weaver & Flannelly, 2004) and to quality of life in cancer patients, even in the face of high levels of symptoms such as pain and fatigue (Gioiella et al, 1998;Brady et al, 1999).…”

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Do spirituality and faith make a difference? Report from the Southern European Psycho-Oncology Study Group

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Objective: In the last decade, some attention has been given to spirituality and faith and their role in cancer patients' coping. Few data are available about spirituality among cancer patients in Southern European countries, which have a big tradition of spirituality, namely, the Catholic religion. As part of a more general investigation (Southern European Psycho-Oncology Study -SEPOS), the aim of this study was to examine the effect of spirituality in molding psychosocial implications in Southern European cancer patients.Method: A convenience sample of 323 outpatients with a diagnosis of cancer between 6 to 18 months, a good performance status (Karnofsky Performance Status . 80), and no cognitive deficits or central nervous system (CNS) involvement by disease were approached in university and affiliated cancer centers in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland (Italian speaking area). Each patient was evaluated for spirituality (Visual Analog Scale 0-10), psychological morbidity (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-HADS), coping strategies (Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer -Mini-MAC) and concerns about illness (Cancer Worries Inventory -CWI).Results. The majority of patients (79.3%) referred to being supported by their spirituality/ faith throughout their illness. Significant differences were found between the spirituality and non-spirituality groups ( p 0.01) in terms of education, coping styles, and psychological morbidity. Spirituality was significantly correlated with fighting spirit (r ¼ 20.27), fatalism (r ¼ 0.50), and avoidance (r ¼ 0.23) coping styles and negatively correlated with education (r ¼ 20.25), depression (r ¼ 20.22) and HAD total (r ¼ 20.17).Significance of results: Spirituality is frequent among Southern European cancer patients with lower education and seems to play some protective role towards psychological morbidity, specifically depression. Further studies should examine this trend in Southern European cancer patients.

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“…The semi-structured interview guide focused on three main areas: During the interview process, self-defined meanings of the participants were categorized into two main categories: "personal values and beliefs" and "family and social relationship". Key attributes of "personal values and beliefs" include courage to face challenges [14], show a grateful heart [10], accept reality and maintain hope [9], follow the natural path [9], enjoy simple life [5], and rely on higher power [2]. As for family and social relationship, it includes sense of connection with family and mutual support with others [32], and affirmation of worth [8].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Sense of meaning has been associated with enhanced quality of life [22] and is specific to the terminally ill, resulting in less depression [5] and despair [23]. In studies of cancer patients, psychological adjustment to the disease is positively correlated with meaning in life [22,24].…”

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Spirituality, Religion, and Depression in the Terminally Ill

Cited by 333 publications

References 26 publications

Quality of life and well‐being of people receiving haemodialysis treatment in Scotland: A cross‐sectional survey

Quality of life and well‐being of people receiving haemodialysis treatment in Scotland: A cross‐sectional survey

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A Brief Meaning-focused Intervention for Advanced Cancer Patients in Acute Oncology Setting

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