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04-03-2022 | Care | Original Paper

Spiritual Care Needs of Patients in Oncology Units and Nursing Practices in Turkey: A Qualitative Study

Authors: Berna Köktürk Dalcali, Hatice Kaya

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 3/2022

Abstract

This descriptive qualitative study was planned to determine the spiritual care needs of patients hospitalized in the oncology department and nursing care practices. Twenty-five patients and 15 nurses were interviewed. Concerning the spiritual care practices expected from nurses, the following themes were determined: Interest-Compassion, Smiling Face, Confidence, Being Informative, Morale, and Understanding. The themes for spiritual nursing practices were Chatting-Suggesting, Smiling Face, Giving Opportunities for Religious Practice, Love and Belonging, Giving Hope-Precedent Examples, and Giving Information. Patients expected nurses to ask about their spiritual needs. However, nurses did not ask about spiritual issues because they were afraid of affecting patients adversely.

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Title: Spiritual Care Needs of Patients in Oncology Units and Nursing Practices in Turkey: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Berna Köktürk Dalcali
Hatice Kaya
Publication date: 04-03-2022
Publisher: Springer US
Keyword: Care
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 3/2022
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-022-01537-1

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