Seeking Something Beyond Themselves: A Concept Analysis of Spiritual Awakening Experiences at the End of Life.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: End-of-life (EoL) experiences are critically important for everyone involved, giving rise to a set of needs that extend far beyond bio-physiological aspects, to encompass the spiritual dimension as the core of human beings. Understanding the processes of spiritual awakening (SA) assists palliative care professionals in enhancing the quality of care provided to individuals with life-threatening illnesses, as well as to their families. SA is a fundamental occurrence linked to the fulfilment of our spiritual needs when facing an existential crisis, such as the proximity of death. However, its conceptual boundaries need to be clarified to provide qualified and humanized palliative care. Therefore, this study aims to identify the key attributes, antecedents, conseq

SUBMITTER: Monteiro M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12567353 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature