Rocha Ana Carolina Albiero Leandro da, Ciosak Suely Itsuko
School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2014 Dec;48 Spec No. 2:87-93. doi: 10.1590/S0080-623420140000800014. Epub 2014 Dec 1.
This is an exploratory study using a qualitative methodology which aimed to identify and understand the role of spirituality in the management of chronic disease in the elderly. The discourse analysis revealed the following central themes: multidimensional impact of chronic diseases, coping and expectations of the elderly. Regarding coping with chronic diseases, the individual coping, social support and religiosity/spirituality/faith were analyzed. The results showed the changes brought about the diagnosis of chronic disease and its implications for the adaptation to the new way of life. The management of these changes is complex and many factors influence positively and negatively in order to deal with the new condition. The results showed that spirituality/religiosity /faith interfere positively in addressing the barriers and difficulties of life, strengthening the resilience of the patient, thus improving their quality of life.
这是一项采用定性研究方法的探索性研究，旨在识别并理解精神性在老年人慢性病管理中的作用。话语分析揭示了以下核心主题：慢性病的多维度影响、老年人的应对方式和期望。关于应对慢性病，分析了个体应对、社会支持以及宗教信仰/精神性/信念。结果显示了慢性病诊断带来的变化及其对适应新生活方式的影响。这些变化的管理很复杂，许多因素对应对新状况产生正反两方面的影响。结果表明，精神性/宗教信仰/信念在应对生活中的障碍和困难方面发挥了积极作用，增强了患者的恢复力，从而提高了他们的生活质量。
