Hayden, Lucy ORCID: 0000-0002-3148-6416, Byrne, Emma, Deegan, Avril ORCID: 0000-0002-3142-3618, Dunne, Simon ORCID: 0000-0003-3655-7647 and Gallagher, Pamela ORCID: 0000-0001-5558-1269 (2022) A qualitative meta-synthesis examining spirituality as experienced by individuals living with terminal cancer. Health Psychology Open, 2022 (2). ISSN 2055-1029
Abstract
This review aimed to examine and synthesise literature on spirituality as experienced by individuals living with terminal cancer. Six databases were systematically searched for studies with qualitative findings relevant to spirituality and terminal cancer. Thirty-seven studies were included and thematic synthesis was used to identify themes. Analytical themes included: making sense of dying; living with dying; feeling connected; and being reflective. This review highlights how the experience of spirituality can positively impact the lives of terminal cancer patients. Further, these findings suggest that spirituality can be a transformative experience that allows individuals to experience peace at end of life.
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Item Type: | Article (Published) |
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Refereed: | Yes |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | cancer; spirituality; qualitative methods; systematic review; health psychology |
Subjects: | Medical Sciences > Psychology |
DCU Faculties and Centres: | DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Science and Health > School of Psychology |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Official URL: | https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2055102922112152 |
Copyright Information: | © The Authors. Open Access (CC-BY NC) |
ID Code: | 27896 |
Deposited On: | 27 Oct 2022 13:38 by Thomas Murtagh . Last Modified 27 Oct 2022 13:38 |
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