Recent contributions outline usability traits such as to shorten scales and measurement
protocols for maximum respect of patients' quality of life. Other works addressed complicated …

The purpose of this study was to identify key outcome measures of spiritual care in palliative
home care. A qualitative study was conducted with experts from 3 stakeholder groups …

Relief of spiritual distress is a part of good palliative care. This literature review examines
journal articles and texts dealing with patient spiritual issues at the end of life to see what …

The purpose of this study was to explore spiritual and psychological issues as experienced
by persons who know they have a terminal illness. An existentialphenomenological method …

Context Spiritual care is integral to quality palliative care. Although chaplains are uniquely
trained to provide spiritual care, studies evaluating chaplains' work in palliative care are …

Spiritual and religious issues are often important to people with serious illnesses. Spiritual
beliefs and religious ceremonies may help patients near the end of life find meaning and …

Background Decision-making in palliative care can be complex due to the uncertain
prognosis and general fear surrounding decisions. Decision-making in palliative care may …

Spirituality is a dimension of personhood, a part of our being. An important aspect of
spirituality is maintaining balanced relationships/connections with oneself, others, nature …

Spiritual care is a critical aspect of end-of-life care that is often undervalued and
underaddressed by hospice health care teams. The purpose of this quality improvement …

Although spiritual caregiving is a key domain of palliative care, it lacks a clear definition,
which impedes both caregiving and research in this domain. The aim of this study was to …