“I’m not a spiritual person.” How hope might facilitate conversations about spirituality among teens and young adults with cancer

Supporting patients ’ spiritual needs is central to palliative care. Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) may be developing their spiritual identities; it is unclear how to navigate conversations concerning their spiritual needs.

Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - February 8, 2018 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Krysta S. Barton, Tyler Tate, Nancy Lau, Karen B. Taliesin, Elisha D. Waldman, Abby R. Rosenberg Source Type: research