The Lived Experience of Spirituality for Christians During a Life-threatening Illness

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Title:	The Lived Experience of Spirituality for Christians During a Life-threatening Illness
Author:	Dumas, Jane
Description:	The lived spiritual experience of 5 Christian persons was studied using Colaizzi’s (1978) phenomenological method for analysis. Six main themes with sub themes emerged from significant statements made by the participants. The main themes included: An initial sense of disintegration; a sense of peace is sought; this sense of peace is interrupted by worries for the future; prayer support comes in many ways; life experiences are seen as lessons to be learned; and the experience results in a total trust in God. Results were integrated into an exhaustive description of the experience of spirituality for the five Christians during a life-threatening illness. Orem’s (2001) self-care deficit theory was used to illustrate the connection between the Christian beliefs and values to the state of well-being. Implications for nursing practice and further research were made.
Permanent Link:	http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=mco1107361918 http://hdl.handle.net/2374.OX/18060
Date:	2004

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