Concept Analysis of Spirituality

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Natthawan Suwan
Seepan Kantawang
Sumalee Lirtmunlikaporn

Abstract

  


Spirituality is an integral component of human being.  Spiritual care has been recognized as an essential element of holistic care.  A literature review found the continuing studies about the concepts of spirituality and there have been new studies that need analysis and review.  An analysis of this concept is therefore important for a clear understanding of the attribute of spirituality and be contemporary based on the concept analysis method as developed by Walker and Avant.  The concept analysis findings revealed the inner strengths, wisdom and transcendence, sense of connectedness, and happiness and peace are the defining attributes of spirituality.  The antecedent of spirituality is humanness.  The consequences of spirituality are coping ability, recovery, resilience, emotional equilibrium,empowering change, quality of life, and well-being.  Knowledge resulting from the concept analysis can be used to further develop the spiritual health assessment tool, research study, and nursing intervention in spiritual care.


 


 


     

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Suwan N, Kantawang S, Lirtmunlikaporn S. Concept Analysis of Spirituality. Nurs Res Inno J [Internet]. 2018 Jul. 16 [cited 2024 Apr. 26];24(1):1-12. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/RNJ/article/view/87852
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