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Intensive Care Nurses' Pain Management Experiences within the Framework of the Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model in Türkiye: A Qualitative Approach.
IF 2.2 1区 哲学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-01-30 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-025-02251-4
Aylin Bilgin, Sinem Öcalan, Mustafa Sabri Kovancı

Pain, which includes biological, psychological, social and spiritual factors, is a common symptom experienced by patients in intensive care. This study aimed to uncover intensive care nurses' perspectives on pain management strategies, employing the biopsychosocial-spiritual model as the guiding framework. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method, engaging participants from diverse locations across five provinces and eight different institutions. The study involved 16 intensive care nurses and utilized semi-structured online Zoom interviews. Data analysis was conducted using Braun and Clarke's six stages, and reporting followed the consolidated criteria for qualitative studies. The answers of the nurses were grouped under four themes and six subthemes: (1) biological interventions, (2) psychological interventions, (3) social interventions: involving families in the process and (4) spiritual interventions: support religious activities. This study shows that intensive care nurses benefit from many practices in pain management. These interventions included medication management and ensuring physical comfort in the biological factor, distracting activities and being with the patient in the psychological factor, involving the family in care in the social factor and providing an environment that supports the patient's religious needs under the spiritual factor.

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God in all Things: Small Congregations and Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria.
IF 2.2 1区 哲学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-01-28 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-025-02261-2
Edlyne E Anugwom, Kenechukwu Anugwom, Chinyere Nwaoga

This study utilized in-depth interviews for examining the impact of the restrictions and lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic on small church congregations in Nigeria. Thus, it explored ways and means through which small congregations with structural and social limitations dealt with the severe restrictions of the period as well as the impact of these on ministry, social reach and growth. While the pandemic inter alia made the churches creative, it challenged the capacity of members even as it opened-up spaces for "polygamous" worshippers and the unchurched. However, we identified that there was no direct impact of the pandemic on church growth in Nigeria.

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Correction to: Spirituality, Spiritual Distress and Experiences of Joy, Meaning and Growth Among Parkinson's Disease Caregivers in the United States. 更正为美国帕金森病护理者的精神、精神压力以及快乐、意义和成长体验。
IF 2.2 1区 哲学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-01-28 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-024-02242-x
Sandhya Seshadri, Angela Contento, Sue E Ouellette, Kei Sugiura, Benzi M Kluger
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"To Whom Should I Refer Her?" Factors Contributing to Religious Informal Helpers' Referral Decisions for Women with Mental Illness and At-Risk Women: The Case of Israeli Balaniyot.
IF 2.2 1区 哲学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-01-27 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-025-02254-1
Lea Zanbar, Keren Mintz-Malchi, Efrat Orlin

Religious informal helpers may play a crucial role in recognizing and providing referrals to mental health professional for at-risk individuals, including those with mental illness, especially since members of religious communities tend to conceal their difficulties and to view religious leaders as a sole source of assistance. This quantitative study aimed to explore Jewish bathhouse attendants ("balaniyot") who assist women in their monthly immersion, a unique situation in which mental health symptoms (e.g. obsessive-compulsive disorder, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders) and intimate partner violence may come to light. The Health Belief Model (HBM) which suggests factors explaining the likelihood of seeking or referring to professional help for physical and/or mental illness guided the selection of the variables. Israeli Balaniyot (N = 166) completed self-report questionnaires assessing factors deriving from HBM: religious affiliation, mastery, spirituality at work, knowledge of mental health, and tendency to assist IPV victims. Binary regression analysis examined the contribution of variables to choice of referral source (professional vs. spiritual/rabbinical). The findings indicated that most participants (69%) tended to refer at-risk women to professional help. Predictive factors included religious affiliation (with a higher tendency among Orthodox balaniyot), weekly workdays, mental health knowledge, a focus on protecting women's safety and family integrity, and high mastery conditioned by low spirituality at work. The findings validate the HBM and its application among religious informal helpers and suggest the need to increase balaniyot's knowledge of mental health issues and trust in professional figures and to respect their religious beliefs.

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Religious Coping Strategies of Mothers Who Lost Their Children to Cancer in Türkiye: A Qualitative Study.
IF 2.2 1区 哲学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-01-27 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-025-02256-z
Ayfer Aydın, Hülya Bingöl, Rejin Kebudi, Eyşan Hanzade Savaş, Başak Koç, Sema Büyükkapu Bay, Ülkü Miray Yıldırım, Bülent Zülfikar

Perceptions of death can greatly impact the ability to cope with grief, making it either easier or unbearable. Research on the importance of religion and spirituality in the field of oncology, particularly among parents who have lost a child to cancer, is still in its emerging stage. This study aimed to describe the religious coping strategies of Muslim mothers who lost their children to cancer. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 18 mothers and analyzed the data using reflexive thematic analysis. The findings show that resignation to the 'Will of God', being more religious, and belief in life after death are common coping strategies used by mothers who are grieving the loss of their child. Mothers in pediatric oncology place great importance on religious coping strategies to manage their grief.

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An Autoethnographic Account of Familial Mediterranean Fever: A Turkish Patient's Discovery of Spiritual Meaning. 家族性地中海热的自述:一位土耳其患者对精神意义的发现。
IF 2.2 1区 哲学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-01-27 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-025-02253-2
Cigdem Yuksel

Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is a genetic autoinflammatory disorder characterized by recurrent febrile episodes that are accompanied by pain in the abdomen, chest, or joints caused by peritonitis, pleuritis, skin lesions, arthritis, and pericarditis. This original article aims to provide an analytic autoethnographic account of a Turkish patient's experience of FMF, with a focus on the discovery of spiritual meaning. In addition to discussing the grief reactions to a loss of health, the article uses self-reflexive discourse and narrative-based analysis to explore four stages of discovery of spiritual meaning through FMF: "omnipotent me," "God's punishment," "God's test," and "God's mercy." The article provides an in-depth look at the experience of FMF, a chronic and lifelong disease, through a spiritual lens and offers suggestions for mental health professionals and rheumatologists providing holistic treatment to FMF patients that might improve treatment adherence.

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Exploration of Roles and Contribution of Spiritual Care Practitioners in Mental Health: An Australian Study.
IF 2.2 1区 哲学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-01-25 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-024-02214-1
Shikha Malviya, Jenny Greenham

Mental health is inherently multidimensional, requiring a holistic approach to intervention that integrates various aspects of an individual's well-being. Spirituality, a vital component of mental health, remains under addressed in Australian mental healthcare. Spiritual care practitioners may play a key role in addressing spiritual needs in mental healthcare; however, their roles and contributions in this context remain unexplored in the extant literature. Bridging this gap, this study explores the potential role of spiritual care practitioners within mental health context. Using a qualitative research approach, this study engaged eight experienced spiritual care practitioners working in various mental health settings across Australia (n = 8). Through reflexive thematic analysis, the study identified and examined the practitioners' perspectives on their roles and contributions. The findings were summarised in three overarching themes: (1)  Core values; (2) Unique contributions in mental health; and (3) Spiritual care practitioners in the mental health system. The study's findings suggest that by employing a person-centred approach, spiritual care practitioners can play a crucial role in mental health assessments and interventions. Their contributions include providing insights rooted in clients' unique spiritual beliefs, aiding in the discernment between spiritual experiences and psychopathological symptoms, advocating for clients' spiritual needs, and supporting the education of mental health professionals. The study also highlights the need for professional recognition of spiritual care practitioners and their greater integration within the mental health system.

心理健康本质上是多层面的,需要采取整体干预方法,综合考虑个人福祉的各个方面。灵性是心理健康的一个重要组成部分,但在澳大利亚的心理保健中,灵性问题仍未得到充分重视。灵性关怀从业者可能会在解决精神医疗保健中的灵性需求方面发挥关键作用;然而,在现有文献中,他们在这方面的作用和贡献仍未得到探讨。为了填补这一空白,本研究探讨了精神医疗从业者在精神医疗中的潜在作用。本研究采用定性研究方法,邀请了八位经验丰富的灵性关怀从业者参与,他们在澳大利亚各地不同的精神健康环境中工作(n = 8)。通过反思性主题分析,本研究确定并审查了从业者对其角色和贡献的看法。研究结果归纳为三大主题:(1) 核心价值观;(2) 在精神健康方面的独特贡献;(3) 精神健康系统中的灵性关怀从业者。研究结果表明,通过采用以人为本的方法,灵性关怀从业者可以在心理健康评估和干预中发挥至关重要的作用。他们的贡献包括:提供植根于客户独特灵性信仰的见解,帮助辨别灵性体验和精神病理症状,倡导客户的灵性需求,以及支持心理健康专业人员的教育。这项研究还强调了对灵性关怀从业者进行专业认可的必要性,以及将他们进一步融入心理健康体系的必要性。
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A Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing the Psychological Benefits of a Daily Examen-Based Practice.
IF 2.2 1区 哲学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-01-25 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-025-02259-w
Thomas G Plante, David B Feldman, Jacqueline Ge, Anthony Cortese

This is a randomized controlled trial of an Examen-based practice, an intervention reflecting a five-step daily reflection and prayer practice developed by St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Catholic Jesuit order. Like other practices (e.g., mindfulness, yoga), this practice can be used as a spiritual or secular intervention to help people with a variety of challenges and stressors. In this exploratory study, 57 university students were randomly assigned to a two-week daily Examen-based condition, while 58 students were assigned to a wait-list control condition. Questionnaires measuring hope, life meaning, satisfaction with life, mindfulness, compassion, stress, anxiety, and depression were administered pre- and post-intervention and subsequently at two-week follow-up. Significant differences were found for conditions on the measures of life meaning, satisfaction with life, and hope, suggesting that the Examen-based practice produces improvements in individuals' global evaluations of their lives as well as their perceptions of the future. Suggestions for further research are offered.

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The Role of Community Organisation, Religion, Spirituality and Cultural Beliefs on Diabetes Social Support and Self-Management in Sub-Saharan Africa: Integrative Literature Review.
IF 2.2 1区 哲学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-01-24 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-024-02233-y
Israel Bekele Molla, Virginia Hagger, Mette Juel Rothmann, Bodil Rasmussen

To examine the evidence for the role of community organisations, religion, spirituality, cultural beliefs, and social support in diabetes self-management, we undertook an integrative literature review utilising MEDLINE, APA PsycINFO, CINAHL, and grey literature databases. The selected articles were appraised for quality, and the extracted data were analysed thematically. The search yielded 1586 articles, and after eliminating duplicates, 1434 titles and abstracts were screened, followed by a full-text review of 103 articles. Ultimately, 47 articles met the inclusion criteria for the review, utilising various study designs, including qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and nonrandomised clinical trials. These findings indicate that spirituality and religiosity can positively affect diabetes self-management by providing motivation, coping skills, social support, and guidance for healthy behaviours. A strong social support system enhances diabetes self-management and glycaemic control for individuals with diabetes. However, some aspects of religion and culture, such as beliefs about medications, may also pose challenges or barriers to diabetes self-management. Adherence to medication, food choices, physical activity, and the use of complementary or alternative medicine can be influenced by sociocultural factors. Additionally, cultural beliefs and social norms influence understanding diabetes aetiology, management, and symptom reactions. The findings highlight that it is crucial to understand the cultural, religious, or spiritual influences that can either assist or impede self-management habits in individuals with diabetes and could inform interventions that support personalised and effective care.

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Implementation of a Faith Community Nursing Transition of Care Program in the USA: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis. 美国信仰社区护理过渡护理计划的实施:倾向评分匹配分析。
IF 2.2 1区 哲学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Pub Date : 2025-01-20 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-024-02213-2
SangNam Ahn, Joonhyung Lee, Kathleen Munning, Katora P Campbell, Deborah Ziebarth, Lanet Owen, Joel Jihwan Hwang

Faith community nursing (FCN) is a specialty nursing practice that integrates spiritual and religious practices into patient care. This study aimed to quantitatively assess the impact of the standardized FCN transition of care (TOC) program on the rate of hospital readmission and length of stay (LOS) through propensity score matching and difference-in-differences methods. Compared with those in the non-FCN group (n = 409), patients in the FCN group (n = 66) had a reduced likelihood of hospital readmission at 30, 90, and 180 days after discharge (by 8.8%, 9.0%, and 9.5%, respectively). Additionally, the FCN group exhibited a shorter LOS by 0.31, 0.53, and 0.87 days at 30, 90, and 180 days, respectively. The present study thus demonstrated the successful implementation of the FCN TOC program in a hospital setting, which reduced both the hospital readmission rate and LOS after discharge.

信仰社区护理(FCN)是一种将精神和宗教实践融入患者护理的专业护理实践。本研究旨在通过倾向评分匹配和差异中差法,定量评估标准化FCN护理转移(TOC)方案对再入院率和住院时间(LOS)的影响。与非FCN组(n = 409)相比,FCN组(n = 66)患者在出院后30、90和180天再次住院的可能性降低(分别降低8.8%、9.0%和9.5%)。此外,FCN组在30、90和180天时的LOS分别缩短了0.31、0.53和0.87天。因此,本研究证明了FCN TOC计划在医院环境中的成功实施,降低了医院再入院率和出院后的LOS。
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