Determining the spiritual well-being of patients with spinal cord injury

This study explores the spiritual beliefs of individuals with spinal cord injuries in Turkey and how these beliefs relate to their lives. The research uses a questionnaire and a special scale (FACIT-Sp) to measure spiritual well-being, looking at aspects like peace, meaning, and faith. The study found that people with spinal cord injuries in Turkey have moderately high levels of spiritual well-being, and that factors like age, marital status, and income can affect these levels.

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  People with SCI in the eastern region of Turkey demonstrate moderately high levels of spiritual well-being.
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  A significant correlation was identified between socio-demographic characteristics, such as age, marital status, level of income, status of receiving care, and duration of diagnosis, and the spiritual well-being of patients with spinal cord injury.
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  Degree of spiritual well-being in Turkey is similar to other regions studied to date.