What is spiritual care? Professional perspectives on the concept of spiritual care identified through group concept mapping.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The overall study aim was to synthesise understandings and experiences regarding the concept of spiritual care (SC). More specifically, to identify, organise and prioritise experiences with the way SC is conceived and practised by professionals in research and the clinic.

Design

Group concept mapping (GCM).

Setting

The study was conducted within a university setting in Denmark.

Participants

Researchers, students and clinicians working with SC on a daily basis in the clinic and/or through research participated in brainstorming (n=15), sorting (n=15), rating and validation (n=13).

Results

Applying GCM, ideas were identified, organised and prioritised online. A total of 192 unique ideas of SC were identified and organised into six clusters. The r

SUBMITTER: Hvidt NC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7772306 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature