A qualitative study of patients’ coping strategies and expectations regarding spirituality during hospitalisation

Hairulisa @ Mohd Hairi, Nur Alia and Wan Mamat, Wan Hasliza and Mohamad Shariff, Nurasikin and Che Ahmad, Aminudin and Salah, Machouche and Jaafar, Siti Nur Illiani and UNSPECIFIED and UNSPECIFIED (2024) A qualitative study of patients’ coping strategies and expectations regarding spirituality during hospitalisation. International Journal of Care Scholars, 7 (2). pp. 31-37. ISSN 2600-898X

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Abstract

Background: Hospitalisation can be a profoundly unsettling experience, often prompting patients to rely heavily on their spiritual beliefs and practices for comfort and strength. Spirituality, whether it involves prayer, meditation, reading religious texts, or other rituals, can provide significant psychological comfort and help patients navigate the emotional turmoil of their health challenges. The objective is to explore patients’ personal coping strategies and expectations regarding spirituality during hospitalisation. Methods: This study applied a phenomenological approach. Ten participants were recruited through purposive sampling. They participated in in-depth, face-to-face, and audio-recorded one-time interviews. All interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis to identify key themes. Results: Two themes were identified: (1) personal coping strategies with the subthemes: a) faith in God, b) reflection on family, and c) unleashing the power of self-motivation, and (2) Personal expectation with the subthemes: a) fostering attentiveness and empathy in patient care, and b) hospital management’s role. Conclusion: Patients seeking treatment in hospitals often need more than just physical medical interventions; their overall well-being can also significantly benefit from spiritual care. These findings suggesting hospital management teams to address staffing issues and enhance training programs to foster a more compassionate and patient-centric approach in patient care.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Spirituality; Coping; Expectation; Patients; Qualitative study
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT85.2 Religious aspects
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Medical Surgical Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Professional Nursing Studies Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Special Care Nursing
Depositing User:	Dr Wan Hasliza Wan Mamat
Date Deposited:	09 Sep 2024 11:52
Last Modified:	09 Sep 2024 11:52
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/113584

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