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Spirituality and chronic illness

D P O'Neill¹, E K Kenny

¹Diabetes, Nephrology, Hemodialysis, and the Women's Unit, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC, USA. DPO828@JUNO.COM

Image--The Journal of Nursing Scholarship

|October 1, 1998

Summary

Spirituality is key for chronic illness well-being, extending beyond religion to encompass existential needs. Nurses can better support patients with HIV/AIDS by understanding and integrating spiritual care into practice.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Care
Spirituality Studies
Chronic Illness Management

Background:

The AIDS crisis highlights the need for interventions supporting coping in chronic illness.
Spirituality is increasingly recognized as crucial for individuals living with and dying from chronic conditions.
Focus on the spiritual needs of individuals with HIV-related illness and AIDS is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of spirituality.
To identify strategies for supporting spiritual dimensions in nursing care.
To specifically address the spiritual needs of individuals with HIV/AIDS.

Main Methods:

Review of conceptual, theoretical, and empirical knowledge on spirituality.
Integration and interpretation of knowledge within the context of nursing care.
Emphasis on the spiritual needs of people with HIV-related illness and AIDS.

Main Results:

Spirituality encompasses multidimensional and existential perspectives, not solely religious ones.
Understanding spirituality is integral to maintaining well-being for the chronically ill.
Nurses' deeper understanding of spirituality enhances their ability to provide spiritual care.

Conclusions:

Spirituality is a vital component of holistic care for chronic illness.
Nurses play a critical role in identifying and addressing patients' spiritual needs.
Integrating spiritual caring into practice improves patient well-being and coping resources.

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