Spirituality of the Relatives of Patients with Disorders of Consciousness

Researchers have perceived religion, prayer, hope and faith to be needs of family members throughout the illness process. Family members of patients with disorders of consciousness experience suffering and anguish, due to the length of time waiting and uncertainty involved in the recovery process, with spirituality being an important source of emotional aid and relief from tensions. Spirituality has no power to immediately resolve the situation; however, it can renew the energy of the family through identification of resources and learning to cope with the situation. This is an important part of life for many families and cannot be neglected in the context of illness.