A qualitative meta-synthesis examining spirituality as experienced by individuals living with terminal cancer
This review aimed to examine and synthesise literature on spirituality as experienced by individuals living with terminal cancer. Six databases were systematically searched for studies with qualitative findings relevant to spirituality and terminal cancer. Thirty-seven studies were included and them...
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| author | Lucy Hayden Emma Byrne Avril Deegan Simon Dunne Pamela Gallagher |
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| description | This review aimed to examine and synthesise literature on spirituality as experienced by individuals living with terminal cancer. Six databases were systematically searched for studies with qualitative findings relevant to spirituality and terminal cancer. Thirty-seven studies were included and thematic synthesis was used to identify themes. Analytical themes included: making sense of dying; living with dying; feeling connected; and being reflective. This review highlights how the experience of spirituality can positively impact the lives of terminal cancer patients. Further, these findings suggest that spirituality can be a transformative experience that allows individuals to experience peace at end of life. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-14a77709f0d1400a91f7508eb11a41862022-12-22T03:47:09ZengSAGE PublishingHealth Psychology Open2055-10292022-08-01910.1177/20551029221121526A qualitative meta-synthesis examining spirituality as experienced by individuals living with terminal cancerLucy HaydenEmma ByrneAvril DeeganSimon DunnePamela GallagherThis review aimed to examine and synthesise literature on spirituality as experienced by individuals living with terminal cancer. Six databases were systematically searched for studies with qualitative findings relevant to spirituality and terminal cancer. Thirty-seven studies were included and thematic synthesis was used to identify themes. Analytical themes included: making sense of dying; living with dying; feeling connected; and being reflective. This review highlights how the experience of spirituality can positively impact the lives of terminal cancer patients. Further, these findings suggest that spirituality can be a transformative experience that allows individuals to experience peace at end of life.https://doi.org/10.1177/20551029221121526 |
| spellingShingle | Lucy Hayden Emma Byrne Avril Deegan Simon Dunne Pamela Gallagher A qualitative meta-synthesis examining spirituality as experienced by individuals living with terminal cancer Health Psychology Open |
| title | A qualitative meta-synthesis examining spirituality as experienced by individuals living with terminal cancer |
| title_full | A qualitative meta-synthesis examining spirituality as experienced by individuals living with terminal cancer |
| title_fullStr | A qualitative meta-synthesis examining spirituality as experienced by individuals living with terminal cancer |
| title_full_unstemmed | A qualitative meta-synthesis examining spirituality as experienced by individuals living with terminal cancer |
| title_short | A qualitative meta-synthesis examining spirituality as experienced by individuals living with terminal cancer |
| title_sort | qualitative meta synthesis examining spirituality as experienced by individuals living with terminal cancer |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/20551029221121526 |
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