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Insights on spirituality and bereavement: A systematic review of qualitative studies
| Resumo: | Aim: To describe a synthesis of the experience related to the spirituality of those livinga bereavement journey in primary qualitative studies.Design: A systematic review of qualitative studies.Data Source: A systematic review was carried out in March 2019 and was updated inJanuary 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 qualityof the studies was assessed, and a thematic synthesis was performed in this review.Methods: A systematic review of qualitative studies was conducted according to Sainiand Shlonsky's methodology.Reporting Method: PRISMA checklist.Results: The review included 33 articles. Most of the studies were phenomenologicaland focused on parents' and family experiences of bereavement. Seven significantcategories 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.Conclusion: In clinical practice, attention to spirituality and providing spiritual care iscritical to guarantee a holistic approach for those experiencing bereavement.Implications: The findings of our study could foster awareness that healthcareprofessionals should include the spiritual dimension in their clinical practice to provideholistic care to individuals, enhancing the healing process in bereavement.No Patient or Public Contribution: This is a systematic review. |
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| Autores principais: | Martins, Helga |
| Outros Autores: | Romeiro, Joana; Casaleiro, Tiago; Vieira, Margarida; Caldeira, Sílvia |
| Assunto: | Bereavement Grief Loss Spirituality Systematic review |
| Ano: | 2024 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | artigo de revisão |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso embargado |
| Instituição associada: | Instituto Politécnico de Beja |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Repositório Institucional do IPBeja |
| Resumo: | Aim: To describe a synthesis of the experience related to the spirituality of those livinga bereavement journey in primary qualitative studies.Design: A systematic review of qualitative studies.Data Source: A systematic review was carried out in March 2019 and was updated inJanuary 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 qualityof the studies was assessed, and a thematic synthesis was performed in this review.Methods: A systematic review of qualitative studies was conducted according to Sainiand Shlonsky's methodology.Reporting Method: PRISMA checklist.Results: The review included 33 articles. Most of the studies were phenomenologicaland focused on parents' and family experiences of bereavement. Seven significantcategories 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.Conclusion: In clinical practice, attention to spirituality and providing spiritual care iscritical to guarantee a holistic approach for those experiencing bereavement.Implications: The findings of our study could foster awareness that healthcareprofessionals should include the spiritual dimension in their clinical practice to provideholistic care to individuals, enhancing the healing process in bereavement.No Patient or Public Contribution: This is a systematic review. |
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