A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Spirituality Guided by the Neuman Systems Model
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2012
Description
The purposes of this qualitative descriptive study were to explore the meaning of spirituality as described by aging adults in various states of health, to describe the relationship between spirituality and health, and to explain client expectations for healthcare providers related to spirituality. All identified meanings and themes were compared to the characteristics of spirituality proposed by Betty Neuman in the Neuman systems model to determine the credibility of the model for assessing and guiding holistic nursing practice. Three themes were formulated: a) Spirituality is an individual, conscious, committed connection to God, requiring a human response; b) positive spirituality contributes to personal wholeness and health; and c) spirituality sustains and comforts in times of stress.
Citation Information
Lowry, Lois W.. 2012. A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Spirituality Guided by the Neuman Systems Model. Nursing Science Quarterly. Vol.25(4). 356-361. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894318412457052 PMID: 23087345 ISSN: 0894-3184