The spiritual needs of surgical patients in Iranian hospital settings: a qualitative study
Surgical patients experience interconnected spiritual needs, including divine resilience, supportive interpersonal relationships, a peaceful environment, and transcendence beyond difficulties. Addressing these needs by healthcare authorities and policymakers is essential for providing holistic surgical care and enhancing patients' overall well-being.
Authors
- Fahimeh Alsadat Hosseini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5943-9294)
- Armin Zareiyan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6983-0569)
- Shahrzad Yektatalab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6892-2229)
- Marzieh Momennasab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3090-2331)
Institutions
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Aja University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Research Notes
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-025-07228-w
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.17
Funders
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
- Shiraz University