SynthesisBMC cardiovascular disorders2024
The effects of nurse-led spiritual care on psychological well-being in the healthcare services of patients with cardiovascular diseases in Iran: a systematic review.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Hope as a Therapeutic Resource: Systematic Evidence of its Impact on Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Health.Journal of religion and health · 2026Pooled it
- The Mediating Role of Spiritual Well-Being in the Relationship Between Spiritual Care Needs and Death Anxiety Among Coronary Intensive Care Patients.Nursing in critical care · 2026Article
- Influence of Adventist Spirituality on Self-Control and Perceived Stress Among Seventh-Day Adventist Adults in Coastal Peru.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Lifestyle Medicine Perspectives from Nursing in Community Care Setting: A Narrative Review.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2026Review
- Spiritual Well-Being in Coronary Heart Disease Patients: A Scoping Review.Journal of religion and health · 2026Article
- Best evidence summary for the assessment and management of psychosocial distress in patients with coronary heart disease.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2026Review
- Identifying the key components of providing spiritual care in the hospital: a scoping review study.BMC palliative care · 2025Article
- The Effect of Medication Adherence and Spirituality in Quality of Life of Patients with Rheumatic Diseases.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Healing beyond medicine: Effect of nurse-led body-mind-spirit interventions on well-being in women undergoing infertility treatment.Bioinformation · 2025Article
- Investigating the effectiveness of online system spiritual therapies program on the attitude and competence of intensive care unit nurses in providing spiritual healing: A quasi-experimental study.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundCardiovascular disease (CVD) significantly impacts patients' lives, affecting not only their physical health but also their spiritual well-being. While holistic care acknowledges the importance of addressing spiritual needs, the integration of nurse-led spiritual care within CVD management remains understudied.
objectivesThis systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of spiritual and psychological interventions in enhancing quality of life and reducing anxiety among CVD patients.
methodsFollowing the PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a comprehensive search across multiple databases (PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, SID, Magiran, and Web of Science) for relevant articles published in English and Persian between 2013 and 2023. The risk of bias in included experimental and quasi-experimental studies was assessed using ROB 2 and ROBINS-I scales.
resultsThe initial search yielded 1416 articles. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, along with qualitative evaluation, 15 studies with a total of 1035 participants were selected for review. These studies explored the impact of spiritual interventions (e.g., healthy heart model, emotion-oriented approach, communication with a higher power, acceptance, and relationship improvement) on anxiety, stress, life expectancy, depression, blood parameters, spiritual experiences, pain, and negative emotions in CVD patients. All reviewed studies reported positive outcomes with spiritual interventions, demonstrating their effectiveness in reducing anxiety, depression, pain, stress, and negative emotions, while also improving quality of life and possibly life expectancy.
conclusionIntegrating spiritual care into routine care for CVD patients presents a promising approach to improve their overall well-being. This review highlights the effectiveness of spiritual interventions in reducing various negative emotions and enhancing quality of life.
trial registrationPROSPERO (CRD42023448687).
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