Qualitative Research on Spiritual Needs of Young Patients with Gastric Cancer
10.12026/j.issn.1001-8565.2018.06.08
- VernacularTitle:青年胃癌患者灵性需求的质性研究
- Author:
Nan HAO
1
;
Yali SUN
;
Hao ZHANG
Author Information
1. 西安交通大学第一附属医院肿瘤外科
- Keywords:
Patients with Gastric Cancer;
Spiritual Needs;
Chinese Traditional Culture;
Personalized Care;
Cancer Care
- From:
Chinese Medical Ethics
2018;31(6):717-721
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To explore the spiritual needs of young patients with gastric cancer, and provide evidence for spiritual care. Methods:Using the qualitative research method, 13 patients with gastric cancer were selected to conduct interview in depth. Results:The spiritual needs of gastric cancer patients included four aspects:dignity maintenance, family harmony, realizing self -value and seeking spiritual sustenance. Conclusion: The spiritual needs of gastric cancer patients are diverse and have obvious characteristics of Chinese traditional culture. Personalized spiritual care is the core component of cancer care and should be run through the whole nursing process.
