Abstract
Exploring the Role of Spirituality in Coping Process of Family Caregivers of Patients in Vegetative State
Highlights
The vegetative state (VS) is a condition which can occurs after a severe brain injury
Spirituality and religion help family caregivers to accept care and strongly affected the ability of family caregivers to cope with the hardships of caregiving for patients in vegetative state
Analysis of the interview texts extracted the themes of “finding meaning in care” and “Internal solace provided by religious beliefs” about the role of spirituality while coping with difficulties while caring for patients in vegetative states (Table 2)
Summary
The vegetative state (VS) is a condition which can occurs after a severe brain injury. After hospital discharging Responsibility of caring of patients in vs is transferred to their families, which cause high burden for them. The number of patients in vegetative states is increasing because of recent advancements in medical technology and ICU care [3]. Advances in medical intervention have prolonged the life expectancy of patients in a vegetative state [4]. These patients can be discharged from the hospital when their condition stabilizes, but they are completely dependent and must receive continuous care from their families [5]. Having a family member in a vegetative state is a complex experience and places a heavy burden on family caregivers [6]. Some caregivers must leave their jobs, interests and friends to provide care [7], which causes financial, personal, social, and organizational problems for their families [8], negatively effects their physical and psychological health, and makes them feel a lack of meaning in their lives [9,10]
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