Claudia Rossy, Denise Pergolizzi, Maria Fernández-Capo, Carla Martos, María Gámiz, Iris Crespo
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Abstract
Purpose and design of study: This is an integrative systematic review of the role of forgiveness to cope with death anxiety that is common to aging and advanced illness. The purpose is to facilitate evidence-based information for holistic nurses to favor the promotion of forgiveness in their patients. Method: An integrative systematic review was undertaken to synthesize findings from original peer-reviewed research articles using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods conducted in adults (≥18 years old) receiving treatment for advanced illness and/or of older age (≥ 65 years old) from five electronic databases (Pubmed, Web of Science, PsycInfo, CINAHL, and Scopus). Findings: Forty-seven articles met the inclusion criteria. A priori framework-based synthesis identified the commonalities in the attributes underlying forgiveness, benefits of forgiveness on physical and mental health, and the forgiveness interventions relevant to aging and advanced illness but a lack of standardized assessments. Conclusions: This systematic review provides guidance for holistic nurses to promote forgiveness as an essential part of holistic healthcare in aging and advanced illness.
研究目的和设计:这是一项关于宽恕在应对死亡焦虑中的作用的综合系统综述,这种焦虑在衰老和晚期疾病中很常见。目的是为整体护士提供基于证据的信息,以促进患者的宽恕。方法:采用定性、定量和混合方法对来自5个电子数据库(Pubmed、Web of Science、PsycInfo、CINAHL和Scopus)的接受晚期疾病治疗的成人(≥18岁)和/或老年人(≥65岁)的同行评议研究文章的研究结果进行综合系统评价。结果:47篇文章符合纳入标准。基于先验框架的综合确定了宽恕的基本属性、宽恕对身心健康的益处以及与衰老和晚期疾病相关的宽恕干预措施的共性,但缺乏标准化评估。结论:本系统综述为整体护士在老年和晚期疾病的整体保健中推广宽恕提供了指导。
期刊介绍:
Manuscripts are solicited that deal with the processes of knowledge development and application including research, concept analysis and theory development, practical applications of research and theory, clinical case studies and analysis, practice applications in general, educational approaches and evaluation, and aesthetic expressions of holistic knowledge. While the journal seeks to support work grounded in evidence, the editorial philosophy suggests that there are many diverse sources of “evidence” beyond the realm of what is called “empirical” and that many methods are appropriate for discovering evidence and generating knowledge.