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Question

You are a member of a nursing research committee at a large academic medical center. The committee is led by a PhD-prepared nurse scientist and is composed of MSN- and BSN-prepared staff nurses. The hospital treats large numbers of oncology patients, many of whom are admitted for chemotherapy induction. Staff have noticed that spirituality and religious beliefs play a critical role for patients when dealing with serious health issues. For some, spirituality contributes to the alleviation of suffering and a sense of well-being, peace, and inner strength, and promotes coping in the face of late-stage illness (Weathers et al., 2016). Your research team has decided to explore this phenomenon using a quantitative study approach. You have been tasked with conducting an initial literature review. This will be conducted prior to finalizing your study design plan to gain an understanding of what research has already been conducted on this topic.