Exploring spirituality, religion and life philosophy among parents of children receiving palliative care: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have examined the spiritual environment of parents of children receiving palliative care in Southern European countries, which are mostly characterized by secularization (or the abandonment of traditional religiosity) and an increase of cultural and religious diversities resulting in a much broader spectrum of spiritual and religious beliefs. This study aimed to explore the parents' own spirituality, religiosity, and philosophy of life in coping with the care of their child with palliative needs.

Methods

Qualitative interviews of 14 parents of children included in a palliative care program in a pediatric hospital in Barcelona, Spain. Inclusion criteria were parents of children who have been cared for the palliative care program for a minimum of 3 month

SUBMITTER: Miquel P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10868107 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature