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Spiritual Experiences of COVID-19 Recovered Patients: A Phenomenological Study.

Authors :
Masoudi, Naser
Radfar, Moloud
Maslak, Masoome Hemmati
Mohammadi, Farshad
Source :
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences / Progress in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. Jun2024, Vol. 18 Issue 2, p1-9. 9p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: During the COVID-19 crisis, spirituality can offer support to patients, assisting them in coping with the disease despite its associated pain and suffering. Objectives: This study investigates the spiritual experiences of patients who have recovered from COVID-19. Methods: This qualitative, interpretive phenomenological study utilized in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 16 patients, selected via purposive snowball sampling. All interviews were recorded and analyzed using Van Manen's interpretive phenomenological approach. Results: Data analysis revealed four major themes and eleven sub-themes, each conceptually named to reflect its essence. The major themes are "the miracle of spirituality," "discovering a new meaning for life," "strengthening spiritual beliefs," and "rebirth of spiritual life." [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17358639
Volume :
18
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Iranian Journal of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences / Progress in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178888452
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5812/ijpbs-141978