Exploring Sacred Moments in Hospitalized Patients: An Exploratory Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

"Sacred moments" are brief periods of time in which people experience a deep interconnectedness that may possess spiritual qualities and emotions. This concept has been shown to have a positive impact on individuals' overall well-being and stress in mental health settings. The concept of sacred moments has not been studied in acute care hospital settings.

Objective

To better understand the occurrence of sacred moments among hospitalized patients and their healthcare workers.

Design

An exploratory qualitative study that included in-depth interviews with patients and healthcare workers at two academic medical centers in the Midwestern United States.

Participants

Hospital healthcare workers (e.g., physicians, nurses, ancillary staff) and discharged pati

SUBMITTER: Quinn M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9845021 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature