Qualitative Research on Spiritual Needs of Young Patients with Gastric Cancer / 中国医学伦理学

ABSTRACT

Objective:To explore the spiritual needs of young patients with gastric cancer, and provide evidence for spiritual care. Methods:Using the qualitative research method, 13 patients with gastric cancer were selected to conduct interview in depth. Results:The spiritual needs of gastric cancer patients included four aspectsdignity maintenance, family harmony, realizing self -value and seeking spiritual sustenance. Conclusion: The spiritual needs of gastric cancer patients are diverse and have obvious characteristics of Chinese traditional culture. Personalized spiritual care is the core component of cancer care and should be run through the whole nursing process.