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Informative Article | Education Management | Philippines | Volume 3 Issue 9, September 2014

Spirituality and Chronic Illness: A Concept Analysis

Maria Carmela L Domocmat | RN ^[1268] | MSN

Abstract: Clarifying the concept of spirituality in the context of chronic illness is vital towards the application of holistic care. Utilizing Walker and Avant's method of concept analysis, this paper endeavors to discover the characteristics and attributes of spirituality and consequently propose a definition of spirituality in the context of chronic illness.

Keywords: spirituality, chronic illness, concept analysis

Edition: Volume 3 Issue 9, September 2014,

Pages: 1579 - 1583