Effectiveness of the Islamic Spiritual Care to Control Stress and Improve Spiritual Life Among Patients with Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Literature Review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31674/ijbb.2025.v02i02.003Abstract
ABSTRACT
Challenges faced by chronic disease patients in Indonesia, especially in terms of mental health, economic burden, and limited health services. Integration of Islamic spiritual care, such as dhikr and reading the Qur'an, shows therapeutic potential in reducing stress and improving psychological well-being of patients. This study used the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method with PRISMA guidelines to assess the effectiveness of Islamic spiritual care in reducing stress and improving quality of life of chronic disease patients. Articles obtained from reputable databases were evaluated using critical appraisal tools to ensure their validity. Data were analyzed using a narrative synthesis approach to identify trends and factors that influence the effectiveness of interventions, with the possibility of descriptive meta-analysis to strengthen the findings. The findings of this study were that Islamic spiritual care was effective in reducing stress, anxiety, and pain and improving quality of life of patients with chronic diseases. Integration of this approach into health services has the potential to improve patient well-being.
Keywords:
Islamic Spiritual Care, Stress Management, Chronic Diseases, Quality of LifeReferences
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