Spirituality and self-efficacy among caregivers of patients with terminal illness

Cristina  Aramburo,; Najeela Anne  Diron,; Keziah  Guanzon,; Kierstein  Lai,; Richan  Ledda,; Darren  Obligar,

Spirituality and self-efficacy among caregivers of patients with terminal illness

Abstract:

Introduction This study was conducted to determine the level of spirituality in relation to self-efficacy among relatives and watchers taking care of terminally-ill cancer patients admitted at the University of East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc. Methods The study utilized a descriptive correlational design with a purposive sampling method. Outcome measures included survey questionnaires, namely O'Brien's Level of Spirituality Questionnaire and Bandura's Self-Efficacy Questionnaire. Relatives and other watchers of patients classified as category 4 (terminally-ill) were included. Spearman-Rho was used in analyzing the data gathered. Results The findings revealed a negative moderate relationship between self-efficacy and spiritual contentment. Additionally, very weak relationships were observed between self-efficacy and religious practices as well as self-efficacy and personal faith. Conclusion There is no significant relationship between the level of spirituality and self-efficacy of the support group of terminally-ill patients. Analysis of data collected proved that a change in one variable does not have significant impact on the other.