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Thesis
Aspects of Spirituality in Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
Washington State University
Master of Nursing (MN), Washington State University
05/2002
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https://hdl.handle.net/2376/3820
Abstract
Holistic care addresses the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual dimensions of the client. Frequently, the spiritual dimension is overlooked by healthcare providers. This article presents a comprehensive overview of current research regarding spirituality and HIV/AIDS. Fourteen qualitative articles were reviewed. Four core concepts emerged: a) finding meaning and purpose in life, b) hope, c) spirituality or relationship with a higher power, and d) positive thinking and caring for one's self. Five quantitative studies were reviewed. The major theme that emerged was spiritual and existential well being as a positive relationship to physical, psychological, and emotional well being. A deeper understanding of spirituality enhances the potential for healthcare providers to identify spiritual needs and incorporate spiritual caring into practice. Assessment and interventions for spiritual exploration are suggested for healthcare professionals, emphasizing the spiritual needs of people with HIV/AIDS.
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- Title
- Aspects of Spirituality in Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
- Creators
- Zilar Leanne
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Research Projects, College of Nursing
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Nursing (MN), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; Spokane, Washington
- Identifiers
- 99900590534501842
- Copyright
- http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us; Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US)
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis