Spirituality in the Lives of Patients with Chronic Renal Failure

Abstract

Introduction: Patients with chronic renal failure face many challenges. They try to use spiritual approaches to deal with these challenges. This study aimed to explore spirituality in the lives of Muslim patients with renal failure.Methods: This was a qualitative study on patients with chronic renal failure. Samples were selected through Purposive sampling and semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. Data were analyzed using a content analysis approach.Results: The findings of this study showed that patients with chronic renal failure had supernatural beliefs, enjoyed spiritual support, and were connected to transcendental powers. They connected with God, reciting and listening to the Qur'an, reading prayers, and visiting the shrines. Patients also relied on God and dedicated themselves to God.Conclusion: The results of this study indicated that patients with chronic renal failure had supernatural beliefs and were connected with the transcendent powers.

Keywords

• chronic kidney failure
• religion
• spirituality