Experiences of patients with cancer and their nurses on the conditions of spiritual care and spiritual interventions in oncology units.

摘要: ABSTRACT Background: Although nurses acknowledge that spiritual care is part of their role, in reality, it performed to a lesser extent. The purpose the present study was explore nurses’ and patients’ experiences about conditions interventions oncology units Tabriz. Materials Methods: This conducted with qualitative conventional content analysis approach hospitals Data were collected through purposive sampling by conducting unstructured interviews 10 patients 7 analyzed simultaneously. Robustness data evaluated participants external control. Results: Three categories emerged from study: (1) “perceived barriers for providing care” including “lack preparation care,” “time space constraints,” “unprofessional view,” support”; (2) “communication: A way Strengthening spirituality despite limitations” “manifestation appearances communicative behaviors nurses” Transmission energy”; (3) “religion-related experiences” “life events as divine will exam,” “death reincarnation,” “trust God,” “prayer/recourse Holy Imams,” “acceptance providence.” had little skills assessing responding needs did not have organizational clergymen’s support dealing distress patients, they source energy, joy, hope, power showing empathy compassion. using religious beliefs mentioned Islam strengthen dimension. Conclusions: According results, integration curriculum nursing recommended. Patients can benefi t cope distress. Researchers should provide framework development effective are sensitive cultural differences. Key words: Cancer, Iran, religion, interventions,