2011
DOI: 10.5205/reuol.2133-15571-1-le.0510201108
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The feelings and spirituality identified in relatives of terminally ill patients in intensive care

Abstract: Objective: to analyze the feelings and the presence of spirituality on the behavior and decisions taken by relatives of patients without possibility of cure admitted to an adult intensive care unit. Methodology: this is qualitative study, conducted with the families of terminally ill patients hospitalized in a critical care unit. The criteria for inclusion in the study were: be over 18 years of a patient hospitalized in an adult intensive care unit with a diagnosis of pathology with no chance of cure. Data col… Show more

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“…22 can be seen in a survey, that through the assistance of nursing care and nursing staff must realize the need presented by patients and family valuing the influence of spirituality that helps provide comfort. 23 Spirituality and religion considered, for many people, reassuring agents that minimize stress and anxiety, are scientifically considered ways of coping (or coping) of stress. 24…”
Section: Characterization Of the Subjects Interviewedmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…22 can be seen in a survey, that through the assistance of nursing care and nursing staff must realize the need presented by patients and family valuing the influence of spirituality that helps provide comfort. 23 Spirituality and religion considered, for many people, reassuring agents that minimize stress and anxiety, are scientifically considered ways of coping (or coping) of stress. 24…”
Section: Characterization Of the Subjects Interviewedmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…22 can be seen in a survey, that through the assistance of nursing care and nursing staff must realize the need presented by patients and family valuing the influence of spirituality that helps provide comfort. 23 Spirituality and religion considered, for many people, reassuring agents that minimize stress and anxiety, are scientifically considered ways of coping (or coping) of stress. 24 is a way in which patients receive necessary support to face these experiences able at that time to have change as the increase of the beliefs or religious conversion.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%