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An exploratory factor analysis of health professional perceptions of integrating spirituality in daily patient care Yahya, Fatimah; Hassan, Hafizah Che; Panduragan, Santhna Letchmi; Mat, Samsiah; Mohd Said, Faridah
Public Health of Indonesia Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): April - June
Publisher : YCAB Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36685/phi.v10i2.789

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Introduction: Spirituality is very subjective, and it is commonly assumed as the modifiable factors that can affect the quality of life among elderly, where elderly is referred to the male or female with the age of above 60 years old. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the perception of nurses toward spirituality in nursing care practice among the patients. Methods: An exploratory sequential design using qualitative study [N=24] by collecting data via face-to-face interview in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. The spirituality tool was analysed using four categories: 1) Believe, 2) Faith, 3) Emotion and 4) Practice. Results: The reliability of the dimensions was all high as the Cronbach’s Alpha coefficients were above 0.90. Therefore, this spirituality measurement tool can be considered highly reliable. It was found, there was significant relationship between age, ethnicity, religion, versus the four-spiritual dimension. However, the results showed that there is no relationship between gender and spirituality dimension. Conclusion: In conclusion spirituality play large role throughout the individual and variances of cultural and closely context toward nursing. The spiritual care encompasses beliefs that significantly give meaning to the life of an individual, and then able to motivate individuals where may enhance the faith, hope, peace, and empowerment to an individual health. It was used to construct a profile of elderly in Malaysia, and it may be applied to profile elderly in other countries.
QUALITY OF LIFE: THE SPIRITUALITY AND SPIRITUAL WELLBEING OF ELDERLIES IN MALAYSIA Yahya, Fatimah Binti; Hassan, Hafizah Che; Panduragan, Santhna Letchmi; Mat, Samsiah
Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Terapan Universitas Jambi Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Volume 8, Nomor 2, December 2024
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/jiituj.v8i2.34273

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With an increasing aging population worldwide, there is a need for greater focus on the spirituality of older people, to better support them and lead them to an enhancement of their inner peace. This study used a qualitative with exploratory sequential design approach (with semi-structured interviews) in exploring spirituality with older people in community of Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, which is related to a sense of personal belief and connection that helped them in their daily lives. The research involved a rigorous exploratory process. The fifteen (15) participants provided information about their rich experiences and their connections in four domains: (1) Faith, (2) Belief, (3) Practice and (4) Emotion. Results: The reliability of the dimensions was all high as the Cronbach’s Alpha coefficients were above 0.90. Therefore, this spirituality measurement tool can be considered highly reliable. Conclusion: This paper has developed as well as validate the spirituality measurement tool. It was used to construct a profile of elderly in Malaysia, and it may be applied to profile elderly in other countries.