Patients ’ and caregivers’ contested perspectives on spiritual care for those affected by advanced illnesses: a qualitative descriptive study
Spiritual care refers to practices and rituals addressing spiritual/religious concerns. It supports coping with loss and finding hope, meaning, and peace. Although integral to palliative care, its implementation is challenging.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Clare O ’Callaghan, Joanne Brooker, William deSilva, David Glenister, Adelaide Melia Cert, Xavier Symons, David Kissane, Natasha Michael Source Type: research