Impact of Spiritual Support Interventions on the Quality of Life of Patients Who Receive Palliative Care: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Palliative care focuses on the prevention of worsening health, improving the quality of the patient's life, and the relief of suffering, and therefore has a considerable impact on both the patient suffering from a life-threatening or potentially life-threatening illness and on their family. Spirituality, as the dimension of human life involving the search for meaning, purpose, and transcendence, and connection with oneself, others, and the sacred, could be essential in supporting these patients. The aim of this study was to synthesise the scientific evidence describing the interventions and/or activities undertaken to meet the spiritual needs of the palliative patient.

Methods

A literature search was carried out across the following databases: PubMed, LILACS, Scop

SUBMITTER: Prieto-Crespo V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11348222 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature