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Spirituality: concept analysis based on hybrid model.
1Nursing Department, Sahmyook University, Seoul, Korea. ohpj@syu.ac.kr.
Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi
|July 23, 2005
Summary
Spirituality involves self-awareness, introspection, and connection with a Supreme Being, fostering harmonious relationships and a fulfilling life. This research defines spirituality and its attributes for potential use in nursing interventions and assessment tools.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Psychology
- Philosophy
Background:
- Spirituality is a complex concept often explored in healthcare.
- Understanding the process and attributes of spirituality is crucial for holistic patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the meaning and attributes of spirituality.
- To gain a clearer understanding of the process of spirituality.
Main Methods:
- Concept analysis utilizing a Hybrid Model with three phases: theoretical, fieldwork, and analytical.
- Fieldwork involved five participants.
Main Results:
- Spirituality is activated through self-awareness, introspection, and connection with a Supreme Being.
- This connection fosters harmonious relationships with self and others, driven by love.
- Activated spirituality provides integrative energy, leading to expanded perspectives and life satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Promoting connectedness is paramount in spiritual nursing interventions.
- Findings can inform the development of spirituality assessment scales and theory.