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Spiritual crisis: a concept analysis.

Laurie B Agrimson¹, Lois B Taft

¹Department of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, USA. agrimslb@uwec.edu

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|December 2, 2008

Summary

A spiritual crisis is a profound questioning of life's meaning, often triggered by loss or illness. Recognizing this crisis is key for holistic care and improved patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

Nursing
Psychology
Spirituality Studies

Background:

The concept of spiritual crisis lacks clear definition in existing literature.
Holistic nursing care necessitates the inclusion of patient spirituality.
Ambiguity surrounding spiritual crisis hinders consistent application in practice.

Observation:

A comprehensive literature review was conducted using CINAHL, Medline, PsycInfo, and Google.
Searches encompassed terms such as 'spiritual crisis,' 'spiritual emergency,' 'life crisis,' and 'spirituality' from 1998 to 2007.
Walker and Avant's concept analysis method guided the examination of retrieved papers.

Findings:

Spiritual crisis is defined as a unique form of grief or loss, characterized by a profound existential questioning.

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Antecedents include acute illness and relationship loss; consequences involve physical and emotional responses.

Implications:

Individuals with terminal illness, depression, or significant loss are at higher risk.
An interdisciplinary approach is recommended for managing spiritual crisis.
Nurses should explore their own spirituality and avoid defining it solely by religious affiliation.