Spiritual needs of older adults with cancer: A modified concept analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To clarify the concept of spiritual needs and explain its meaning to older adults with cancer.

Methods

Electronic databases (Web of Science, PubMed, EBSCOASU, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP) were systematically searched and analyzed using "spiritual needs" as keywords. Rodgers' evolutionary method guided the concept analysis to identify attributes, antecedents, and consequences. Two rounds of Delphi expert consultations ensured accuracy, reliability, and feasibility for implementation.

Results

Spiritual needs express an individual's expectations of comfort and inner peace that satisfy his or her perception of the meaning and purpose of life, the ability to love and be loved, feelings of peace and gratitude, and a sense of belonging and hope. Spiritual needs have fou

SUBMITTER: Cheng L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10661515 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature