Sjuksköterskornas erfarenheter av att tillfredsställa andliga behov hos patienter i palliativ vård i Indien : En kvalitativ studie

Introduction: Spiritual care encompasses seeking or expressing meaning and purpose in life. Spiritual care is significant for the palliative patient. When the person goes through a difficult situation or suffers from an incurable disease, it is common for existential questions and spiritual needs to arise in the individual. In this situation, in order to provide spiritual care, the nurses must be established at the patient's request, and have a holistic approach. Aim: The aim of this study is to examine registered nurses’ experiences with caring for patients' spiritual health needs in palliative care in India. Method: The study had a qualitative method, and the sample consisted of a total of 7 nurses who have experience with palliative care. Data were collected through interviews and afterward transcribed and analyzed. The interviews were analyzed using a thematic analysis method where three main categories and ten subcategories emerged. Result: In the results, three main categories emerged: the Meaning of spiritual care & nurse's role, different ways to support patients with spiritual care, and the Challenges nurse face. Conclusion: In palliative care, spiritual health is based on the patient's religious beliefs, cultural background, and personal preferences.