A5071245689- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Religion, Society, and Development
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
Baylor University
2020-2024
The objective of this article is to provide clinicians, from multiple disciplines, important clinical information consider when providing health education and emotional support persons with chronic lower respiratory disease (CLRD) their informal caregivers via telehealth contained in based on a literature review, needs preferences survey population (n = 49 CLRD;n caregivers) that was part larger study (Enhancing Rural Interventions for Caregiver Health [En-Rich]), our experience En-Rich...
Spiritual coping may be conceptualized as relying upon spiritual beliefs, practices and/or relationships an aspect of navigating stressful or traumatic experiences. There is evidence that spirituality used a resource and cultivate growth for some in the midst difficult life circumstances. limited research, however, on this phenomenon among family caregivers persons living with dementia, particularly those early stages. The purpose current study, therefore, was to gain insight into nature...
Researchers have conceptualized spirituality as the search for or connection with sacred – that which is considered blessed, holy, revered by each individual. Some perceive their relationship a divinity (e.g., God, gods, Higher Power). Others consider to be something bigger than themselves Universe, Nature, guiding life philosophy). The self may also some. current research suggests family caregivers of persons Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) strong connections fewer symptoms...
Spiritual struggles are distressing thoughts, feelings, or shifts in behaviors pertaining to faith/life philosophy response traumatic/stressful experiences. There is limited research on this phenomenon among family caregivers of persons the early-stages dementia (PWD). The purpose qualitative study, therefore, was better understand spiritual population. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, we analyzed interviews 28 PWD early stages. were three broad areas for their narratives: (1)...
The scientific understanding of gratitude has grown in recent years. However, research on the role plays lives family caregivers persons with Alzheimer's disease early or begnning stages is limited. Therefore, aim current study was to gain a rich through narratives 27 early-stage Alzheimer's. Interpretative phenomenological analysis, qualitative methodology, used identify following themes: (1) A caregiver's individual affinity towards having grateful life orientation influences their unique...
Abstract There are approximately 16.1 million family members caring for persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias in the USA. However, few studies have examined role of spirituality/religiosity as it relates to caregiving experience, particularly early-stages dementia. In this cross-sectional qualitative study, one-on-one, in-depth, 60-90 minute interviews were conducted assessed be dementia (n = 26). A structured interview, “The Spiritual Religious Dimensions Living Dementia”...