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Seeking comfort through prayer

G Hawley1, V Irurita

  • 1School of Nursing, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia. Hawleyg@nursing.curtin.edu.au

International Journal of Nursing Practice
|September 28, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery found comfort through prayer, believing God answered their pleas. This spiritual connection provided strength to face surgical uncertainties and improved their psychophysiological well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Sociology
  • Psychology of Religion
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery Patient Experience

Background:

  • Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is a significant life event for patients.
  • Understanding patients' coping mechanisms during recovery is crucial for holistic care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the experience and meaning of prayer for patients undergoing CABG surgery.
  • To identify the role of prayer in patient coping and well-being during hospitalization.

Main Methods:

  • Grounded theory methodology was employed.
  • Ethnographic-type interviews were conducted post-discharge with 13 participants.
  • Data analysis focused on identifying core social psychological processes.

Main Results:

  • The primary process identified was 'seeking comfort through prayer'.
  • Participants believed in a responsive God, which provided reassurance and strength.
  • Prayer offered comfort in facing uncertainty, potential mortality, and psychophysiological distress.
  • A three-stage process of seeking comfort was described: maintaining/re-establishing relationship with God, making peace with God, and asking God for presence.

Conclusions:

  • Prayer serves as a vital coping mechanism for CABG patients.
  • The belief in divine support offers significant psychological and physiological comfort.
  • Spiritual interventions may enhance patient care and recovery outcomes in cardiothoracic surgery.

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