Spiritual Care - Science topic

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly introducing groundbreaking tools that are reshaping various aspects of healthcare. While fields like genetics have engaged in complex debates about AI’s integration, the application of AI tools — such as machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), and large language models (LLMs) — in end-of-lif...

Background Spiritual care is an essential component of palliative care, supporting the existential and spiritual wellbeing of patients with serious illnesses. Yet, its effective implementation remains challenging in many healthcare systems. This study examines the experiences and practices of palliative care clinicians in Lebanon, a country charact...

This study was conducted to determine the relationship between depression, and spiritual well-being and spiritual care needs of women in the postpartum period. The Personal Information Form, Postpartum Depression Screening Scale, Spiritual Well-Being Scale and Spiritual Care Needs Inventory were used as data collection tools. A total of 430 postpar...

As individuals enter the final chapters of life, the focus of eldercare often narrows to physical safety, medication management, and symptom reduction. But beneath the surface of institutional routines lies a vast, neglected realm: the inner life. Dreams—those vivid, symbolic experiences that arise in sleep—persist into old age, yet they are rarely...

This study aims to examine the relationship between nurses' therapeutic communication skills and their spiritual care competencies. A cross-sectional, correlational research design was used. The study sample consisted of 215 nurses employed at a training and research hospital in Türkiye (n = 215). Data were collected using a descriptive data form,...

This study aims to, first, measure previous experience with and acceptance of digital spiritual care in a healthcare context, and to identify related sociodemographic characteristics and religious/spiritual factors. Secondly, it explores the reasons related to the acceptability of different models of digital spiritual care during or after hospitali...

Background There is a paucity of current research on the mechanisms that mediate the relationship between nurses’ levels of spiritual health and spiritual caregiving competence. Aim The aim of this study was to explore the mediating role of empathy and moral sensitivity between spiritual health and spiritual caregiving competence. Methods A cross...

This research aims to construct the concept and mechanism of CSR in SMEs by internalizing the philosophical values of Indonesian Pancasila, encompassing spiritual and cultural values. A qualitative study was employed and utilized Hegel’s dialectic approach for data analysis. This research generates the Pentagraph Responsibility concept, which consi...

Contemporary healthcare confronts an unprecedented convergence of crises that fundamentally challenge the biomedical paradigm's sufficiency for addressing human suffering. Beyond the well-documented epidemics of physician burnout, patient dissatisfaction, and the progressive dehumanization of medical encounters lies a deeper crisis of meaning that...

This study aimed to examine the relationship between spiritual care (SC) practices and competence among critical care nurses (CCNs) in Türkiye using structural equation modeling (SEM). A total of 323 CCNs participated, and data were collected using the Nurse Information Form, Nurse Spiritual Care Therapeutics Scale (NSCTS) and Spiritual Care Compet...

Objective: Cancer in children has many effects on family members. Undoubtedly, taking care of a child with cancer has an important effect on the functioning of the family. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effect of spiritual care on the quality of life of parents with a child with cancer. Methods and Mat...

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a live videoconferencing training program in spiritually integrated psychotherapy offered by ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education (ACPE). We used a quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest group design to investigate whether participants’ religious/spiritual competencies (self-efficacy,...

Purpose This study was conducted to identify the influence of hospice·palliative nursing knowledge, empathy, and attitudes toward end-of-life care on spiritual care competence of nurses in long-term care hospitals. Methods The participants was 174 nurses who had worked for more than one clinical year and experienced end-of-life care more than one...

The purpose of this article is to foster a better general understanding of military chaplains within NATO by elucidating their roles, highlighting what distinguishes military chaplains from military medical (psychiatrists and psychologists), and offering general suggestions on how military commanders at the tactical (battalion) level can benefit fr...

Objectives To explore the spiritual needs and resources of People with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (PALS) at different stages of its trajectory and to characterize the experiences of the current state of the disease. Methods A convergent mixed-methods study was conducted using qualitative and quantitative approaches. Participants were assessed u...

Background Taking care of children with Leukemia leads to a burden and decreases their caregivers’ self-efficacy. This study aimed to evaluate whether training spiritual care program impacts the self-efficacy and burden of mothers having children with Leukemia. Methods This randomized clinical trial was conducted on sixty-four mothers caring for t...

Background This study assessed the preparedness and knowledge levels of nursing staff—registered nurses (RNs), nursing assistants (NAs), and care workers (CWs)—in South Korean long-term care facilities (LTCFs) regarding end-of-life care (EOLC). It aimed to identify their educational needs and prioritize training topics. Methods This study employed...

Background Spiritual care competence among nurses is a crucial aspect of delivering holistic care to patients. Although conducting a study on the Spiritual Care Competence Scale (SCCS) of nurses not only contributes to the improvement of patient care but also provides valuable insights for the continuous development of healthcare professionals and...

Background Spiritual health refers to activities and methods that improve the quality of life and the health of spiritual performance. This study was conducted to identify the key components necessary for providing spiritual care in hospitals. Methods The Arksey & OMalley’s framework was employed to conduct this scoping review. In this regard, we...

The article seeks to read the contribution of religious practices in prison education within the broader framework of spirituality as a search for meaning in life. It argues that religious engagement can foster cognitive and emotional development, providing inmates with a sense of purpose, community, and resilience that supports their reintegration...

Aim: To cross-culturally adapt and psychometrically test the Spanish version of the EPICC Spiritual Care Com-petency Tool for student nurses and midwives (EPICC_ spa) Background: Spiritual care is an essential component of holistic nursing and specific training on its competencies and their evaluation should be mandatory in nursing degree studies....

Background: As the global population ages and the number of patients with chronic illnesses increases, caregivers need to consider not only the physical and psychological health of patients but also their spiritual needs when providing care. In providing spiritual care, caregivers must have empathy, moral sensitivity, and spiritual care competence....

Building upon previous bibliometric studies, this analysis expands the dataset and refines analytical methods to offer deeper insights into spirituality in nursing education. Using bibliometric techniques with Scopus, VOSviewer, and R Studio, 1227 papers were analyzed to identify key author contributions, leading institutions, and international col...

Background Despite the recognized significance of integrating spiritual care into healthcare, training in spiritual care is often an elective rather than a core component of medical education in the United States, suggesting a gap in the comprehensive training of future healthcare professionals. Methods An elective course was developed to explore...

Background With technological advancements, health education has predominantly focused on technical aspects, neglecting human values. Palliative care (PC), seeking holistic care, becomes crucial in this context, and for its development, the World Health Organization has defined its education and teaching as one of the essential pillars. PC emphasiz...

Head of ward has a role to direct and motivate nurses especially in spiritual care implementation. This study aimed to identify the relationship between head nurse’s actuating function and spiritual nursing care implementation at Gedung A RSUPN Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo. This study used cross sectional design with 153 respondents included. Data was col...

Russian Orthodox Church’s presence in Africa has traditionally been limited to the support of African Orthodox churches and the spiritual care of Russians. Russian Orthodox Church never tried to carry out missionary work among the locals. In the 1920s and 1930s Orthodox parishes arose in Africa, but most of the church infrastructure was located in...

Aim This study aims to develop an indicator system for assessing the humanistic care competencies of nurses in infectious disease hospitals and provide a scientific measurement tool to understand the current humanistic care competencies level of infectious disease nurses. Design A mixed‐methods design integrating qualitative interviews and a modif...

Rationale: The 3 Wishes Project (3WP) is a low-cost palliative-care initiative in which healthcare workers implement small but meaningful wishes for patients and their families to improve the quality of the end-of-life experience. It has been shown to be a transferrable, affordable, and sustainable program in several academic centers, but has never...

Pesquisas apontam que a espiritualidade tem grande relevância na área dos cuidados paliativos, independentemente do estágio da doença. Nesse sentido, o presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as competências de enfermeiros relacionadas às necessidades e cuidados espirituais de pacientes internados em unidades de cuidados paliativos. Tratou-se de...

Nursing involves spiritual, physiological, psychological, and social care. Understanding the impact of art on nursing students’ perceptions of peace and spiritual care is essential. This descriptive study investigated how nursing students perceived peace and spiritual care after attending a decorative arts course. The research was conducted between...

Religious organizations have influenced parts of the history of healthcare in the United States. Whether at the local faith community level or national religious bodies, faith communities and health systems have explored partnerships to connect health service delivery and promote population health in its complexity. The changes to health policy in...

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease represented by hypoglycemia due to abnormalities in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Normal blood glucose levels influence the healing process for DM complications. Reducing blood glucose levels can be achieved by releasing the hormone endorphin, secreted when the patient is cal...

Despite their critical role in patient well-being, spiritual needs are often overlooked in intensive care settings. Addressing these needs through structured interventions may improve patients' psychological and physiological outcomes in Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This systematic review aims to identify and evaluate various spiritual care models im...

Dear Editor, South Asian countries have a total population of 1.65 billion that makes up more than two-fifths of the developing world’s impoverished population globally. In addition to poverty, healthcare settings in these countries are extremely scarce, leading to delays in diagnosis of progressive ailments such as cancer, thereby increasing the h...

Objective Quality hospice and palliative care are particularly challenging in rural China. This qualitative study aimed to explore the critical role of village doctors in the end-of-life care of rural China amidst challenges posed by an aging population. Methods Forty-six semistructured interviews were conducted in 38 villages across Henan and Sha...

Spirituality and spiritual care are integral to holistic healthcare, requiring collaboration among healthcare and chaplains or other religious professionals. The European Association for Palliative Care highlights the multidimensional nature of spiritual care, with the EPICC project advancing nursing education in this area. Integrating technolog...

COVİD-19 infection has become a pandemic in a short time all over the world, causing anxiety and fear of death in individuals, and increasing the need for spiritual care. This study aimed to determine the level of death anxiety and spiritual care needs of women of reproductive age during the COVID-19 pandemic.This research was conducted as a descri...

Background: Training in spirituality and spiritual care is limited in medical education. A potentially novel approach for addressing these gaps in medical training is an immersive, experiential internship focused on patient spirituality and spiritual care based on pedagogical approaches adapted from clinical pastoral education (CPE). Methods: Mixed...

Background There is limited evidence regarding the influencing factors associated with diverse types of spiritual needs in patients with terminal cancer. To investigate the spectrum of spiritual needs in patients with terminal cancer and clarify the impact of cancer -related pain, fatigue, sociodemographic characteristics on these needs. Methods T...

Background Spiritual care in nursing involves addressing the spiritual needs of patients as part of their overall healthcare. It acknowledges that health is not just physical but also includes emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions. Spiritual care can be particularly important during times of illness, suffering, or near the end of life when pa...

Exhaustion/burnout, which is often caused by job-related stress among nurses, may have a negative impact on the frequency of spiritual care. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between job-related emotional exhaustion and the frequency of spiritual care among nurses. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 351 nurses. A negat...

On behalf of the Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology, we are pleased to present the Abstracts from the 2025 Annual Conference, titled “Responding to the Human Experience of Cancer and Caring for the Soul: Building on 40 years of global leadership in psychosocial oncology”. The 40th Annual CAPO Conference was held in Toronto from 23 April...

Introduction: Patients in intensive care units (ICUs) face factors that cause anxiety, fear, pain, depression, and adverse health behaviors. This qualitative study aims to determine patients’ experiences when transferred from the ICU to the ward. Methods: Thirteen individuals who were transferred from the ICU to the ward were included in this study...

Holistic nursing emphasizes a comprehensive approach that includes the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients. This article is a systematic review of three scientific studies discussing the application of holistic care through spiritual care, interprofessional collaboration, and the use of complementary therapy. Article select...

This article is based on a research project carried out in 2019 and 2022 in two hospitals in Turin, Italy (hospitals: Le Molinette and Cottolengo). The project aimed to understand the tools available to caregivers to recognize and address the spiritual needs of patients in the hospital setting. The authors conducted multiple semi-structured intervi...

Purpose This study investigated the comfort levels of undergraduate communication disorders (CDS) students in asking patient questions related to spiritually responsive care (SRC). This study also examined the effectiveness of spiritual responsiveness training (SRT) in improving comfort levels and explored predictors of posttraining change. Method...

Introduction: This study aimed to determine the relationship between nursing students' levels of empathy and their perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care Methods: This descriptive, correlational study included a sample of 401 nursing students in their second, third, and fourth years at a state university’s nursing faculty. Data were collect...

Spirituality in the intensive care environment has been a growing reality in recent years through efforts aimed at helping healthcare professionals integrate spirituality into the care provided in clinical practice.

This study explores the lived experiences of Jordanian mothers caring for children with End-Stage Renal Failure (ESRF) on dialysis, highlighting their emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual challenges, as well as the coping mechanisms they use. A qualitative, descriptive phenomenological approach was employed, with semi-structured intervie...

This study focuses on the relationship between the faith sub-dimension of spiritual well-being and COVID-19-related fear among cancer patients. The research employs a descriptive, correlational, and cross-sectional approach to understand how faith influences psychological resilience and reduces fear in this population during the pandemic. The study...

Background and aim Surgical patients seek spiritual support because they feel threatened by their physical integrity and sense of self. Delivering spiritual care to surgical patients requires recognizing their spiritual needs. These needs can take on various forms in different cultures and religions. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the...

Spiritual care is recognized as a crucial component of holistic nursing education, significantly enhancing patient well-being, health outcomes, and decision-making. However, a systematic evaluation of spiritual care education programs in the Middle East and Asia remains limited. This systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness of spiritual c...

Across the globe, spiritual care provided by nurses is recognised as an integral component of patient care. The decision to administer this scale test was driven by the observation that the instruments employed by nurses, which are designed to be more straightforward, accessible and culturally aligned with Indonesian contexts, were not adequately a...

Background: Spiritual care refers to the provision of support that recognizes and responds to the spiritual needs of patients, particularly in times of illness, distress, or crisis. It encompasses addressing questions of meaning, purpose, connection, and transcendence, as well as supporting religious and existential concerns. Working in palliative...

Introduction Young badminton players who want to achieve certain achievements are faced with inevitable material and mental pressure. Adolescent families can effectively relieve these pressures for them. A large number of studies have demonstrated the influence of family on athlete achievement, but the specific pathways are not clear. The purpose o...

Objective To determine the level of nurses' competency in providing spiritual care and factors influencing the same. Design A systematic review and meta‐analysis of cross‐sectional studies. Data Sources The electronic databases PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China Biomedical Literature service systems, China National Knowledge...

Abstract The Theory of Restorative Truth and Connected Grace (R.T.G.B. Theory) introduces an integrative framework within clinical psychology, where psychological suffering is understood as the disruption of truth-based relationships in three dimensions: the Self, the Other, and the Transcendent (Christ). The theory integrates psychodynamic, attach...

This study examined spiritual complexity in end-of-life patients cared for by palliative care teams in Catalonia, Spain, using the HexCom model. Among 1818 patients (55.9% men, average age 75.7), spiritual complexity remained stable (37.5% initially, 35.5% final), while high complexity increased from 8.3 to 11.2%. Intrapersonal complexity was the m...

Introduction A significant number of critically ill patients who survive their illness will experience new sequelae or a worsening of their baseline health status following their discharge from the hospital. These consequences may be physical, cognitive and/or psychological and have been labelled postintensive care syndrome (PICS). Prior research h...

Spirituality and religiosity (S/R) play a significant role in the cancer journey, influencing patients’ quality of life, mental resilience, and even physiological health. This review explores the intersection of S/R with cancer treatment and recovery, utilizing insights from a diverse body of scientific literature. Studies indicate that S/R can act...

Ethics can be defined as behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad. In Islam ethics is defined as akhlaq which means character, nature, and disposition, assumes a good relationship between the Creator and its creation, and vice versa. Good behavior principles are developed in the humanitarian world to govern a person’s or group’s b...

Objective: To investigate the spiritual care needs and sleep quality of older patients with cancer and determine the relationship between these variables. Materials and Methods: Research was conducted with 174 older patients with cancer. Data were collected using Introductory Information Form, Spiritual Care Needs Inventory, Pittsburgh Sleep Qualit...

Background There is a need of research to evaluate and compare the competencies of nurses in integrating patients’ religion and spirituality into nursing practice in various settings, including general and psychiatric hospitals. By understanding the competencies of nurses working in different environments, tailored spiritual care training programs...

This study aimed to investigate the effect of spiritual care on the caregiving burden of families caring for individuals with severe and chronic mental disorders. Method : A randomized, controlled, clinical trial was conducted with a three-phase design (pre-intervention, post-intervention, and one-month follow-up) involving 60 family caregivers fro...

Background Although nurses have a fundamental role in end-of-life care, nursing curricula have not paid enough attention to this area. This research aimed to understand the educational needs of undergraduate nursing students regarding end-of-life care. Methods This study was a qualitative content analysis conducted in 2023 in which 16 participants...

Purpose To provide a preliminary description of the scope and nature of spiritual care services in outpatient oncology settings. Methods Qualitative thematic analysis of data collected from three focus groups with chaplains representing 13 unique cancer centers. Results Eight of 13 chaplain respondents (61.5%) reported that they provided spiritua...

Aim(s) To replicate a study conducted twenty years ago regarding difficulties associated with spiritual care at an oncology clinic. Compare the results against societal changes, educational changes and changes at the clinic. Design Mixed‐method, longitudinal, descriptive and comparative design. Methods A questionnaire‐based replication‐study cond...

Background Nursing-led palliative care is essential for improving the quality of life of patients with life-limiting illnesses by addressing their physical, emotional and social needs. Effective symptom management, facilitated by nursing interventions, plays a critical role in this process. Aim This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a c...

Background Spirituality is essential in nursing, where addressing patients' spiritual needs is key to comprehensive care. Spiritual health courses are widely introduced, but their effectiveness in improving nursing professionals' spiritual well-being and care competencies varies. This review assessed their impact on nursing staff and students, focu...

Springer Publishers has introduced Interdisciplinary Pediatric Palliative Care. The writings of distinguished Iranian and Indian authors in the fascinating and rapidly developing field of interdisciplinary paediatric palliative care are collected in this small hardcover book. Principles of Palliative Care, Communication, Grief, Spiritual Care, Team...

Background Spiritual care provided by chaplains plays a key role in cancer care in the United States, yet little is known about chaplaincy utilization among people of Dharmic religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism) with cancer. Methods This multi‐methods study reviewed the records of patients (aged 18 years and older) who were hospitalize...

This article explores the concept of locus of control and its application in nursing practice, particularly in mental health, chronic illness management and holistic care settings. Locus of control, a psychological construct that refers to individuals' perception of control over their lives, has significant implications for health behaviours, copin...

This study focused on the forms of social care provided by nursing homes for the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly as the elderly were more vulnerable to this virus, with a high number of fatalities recorded among them. This vulnerability is due mainly to their weakened immunity due to aging. The study also aimed to highlight the various...

Background: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of conditions caused by a variety of pathogens mainly prevalent among impoverished communities in tropical areas. In addition to disability and morbidity, they cause stigma and can reduce quality of life. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is endemic for several NTDs, including...

Aim: To cross-culturally adapt and psychometrically test the Italian version of the EPICC Spiritual Care Competency Self-Assessment Tool for clinical nurses (EPICC Tool-It). Design: Multicentre, cross-sectional validation study. Methods: The 28-item EPICC Tool was translated into Italian and culturally adapted following a rigorous methodology....

Background: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of conditions caused by a variety of pathogens mainly prevalent among impoverished communities in tropical areas. In addition to disability and morbidity, they cause stigma and reduced quality of life. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is endemic for several NTDs, including lep...

High-fidelity simulation is an educational technique that utilizes advanced technology and realistic clinical scenarios to replicate real-life situations, offering students a safe and immersive environment to practice and enhance their skills. A quantitative experimental study with a pretest–posttest single-group design was conducted, where 143 fir...

This study aimed to determine the levels of spiritual care needs and death anxiety, as well as the relationship between them, in Turkish patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This descriptive and correlational study included 480 patients who were admitted to the pulmonology outpatient clinics of a public hospital with a diagno...

Spirituality is an essential aspect of holistic patient care, especially in palliative care, where the search for meaning and purpose in life becomes even more relevant. For terminal oncology patients, spirituality can provide emotional comfort and relief from suffering. This study explores the significance of spirituality in palliative care for ca...

This study explores the growing use of the internet in medical and educational contexts, particularly in resource-limited settings, where digital media enhances health knowledge dissemination and healthcare worker training. Focusing on the integration of spiritual care in nursing, the research emphasizes nurses’ critical role in addressing patients...

BACKGROUND: In addition to physical pain, cardiovascular disease (CVD) can cause psychological suffering. The impact of spiritual counseling and care on the psychological health and quality of life of persons with CVD was examined in this clinical observational study. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this research was to find out how the Art and Science...

Fetal health anxiety during pregnancy is considered one of the most common and intense types of anxiety experienced. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between fetal health anxiety, spiritual well-being, and perceived social support levels in hospitalized pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies. This descriptive study was carr...

Background Globally, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic continues to pose significant challenges. In China, the differentiated services delivery (DSD) model has been implemented to improve healthcare for people living with HIV (PLHIV). However, challenges persist in fully implementing and scaling up the DSD model. Given the knowledge g...

Background Palliative care (PC) is described by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an interprofessional approach that improves the quality of life of patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness. One strategy for increasing access to PC services is to integrate village health...

Oxford Case Histories in Palliative Medicine explores the holistic, compassionate, and multidisciplinary specialist care of patients with life-limiting illness and multimorbidity through 52 clinical and nonclinical cases. Based on the 2022 Higher Specialist Training Curriculum for Palliative Medicine (UK), it guides readers through clinical cases o...

Oxford Case Histories in Palliative Medicine explores the holistic, compassionate, and multidisciplinary specialist care of patients with life-limiting illness and multimorbidity through 52 clinical and nonclinical cases. Based on the 2022 Higher Specialist Training Curriculum for Palliative Medicine (UK), it guides readers through clinical cases o...

Purpose: Spiritual care is a multifaceted and integral part of holistic health within the medical standard of care, and it is a crucial component of healthcare providers' (HCPs) job descriptions. This study aimed to investigate Zambian HCPs' professional competence and practice of spiritual care in maternal healthcare settings, with a comparative f...

Background Concern about burnout has prompted increased attention on fostering physician resilience throughout the educational continuum. Studies indicate that lack of meaning-making and connection (domains of spiritual wellbeing) place physicians at risk for burnout. While evidence support including spiritual care in comprehensive patient care to...

This ecumenical White Paper aims to clarify the profile of Christian healthcare chaplaincy in a context of rapidly changing healthcare systems. The increasing complexity and specialization of healthcare, the shift towards outpatient care, mounting economic pressures, the demographic and epidemiological transitions towards chronic and elderly care,...

Introduction: hemophilia carries complications and comorbidities which impact quality of life of the patient and his caregiver, typically a woman. Objective: to describe the experiences, knowledge and care practices of mothers of sons diagnosed with severe and/or moderate symptomatic hemophilia, seen at a hospital in Colombia. Methodology: a qualit...

Aim This research examines the ambiguity of the migration process experienced by earthquake victims who had to migrate following the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquake disaster in 2023 and their adaptation to their new lives. Background The post-earthquake migration process can leave people with uncertainty and the problems that come with it. The u...

This paper investigates the nurses’ gatekeeping role for spiritual care in multi-disciplinary teams as a way of responding to the spiritual needs of patients with brain tumors in Austria. Using a validated vignette in an online survey, qualitative data from 56 neurosurgical nurses (30.4% response rate) were analyzed via reflexive thematic analysis....

This study aimed to identify the correlation between treatment adherence and spiritual well-being in patients with Type 2 Diabetes. A descriptive and correlational design was used. The study consisted of 203 patients. The data were collected through a patient information form, The Scale for Compliance to the Treatment in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus an...

Abstract: Background: Spirituality is significantly associated with the quality of life of patients suffering from rheumatic diseases, helping them to cope with pain and improve emotional well-being. There is a gap in the literature regarding the relationship between spirituality, quality of life and treatment adherence in patients with rheumatic d...