Here are some of the things that are said about spirituality, quite routinely, in the nursing
literature. Spirituality is 'a dimension within every person'(Golberg, 1998). It is 'present in all …

The potential of spirituality to contribute to improving the quality of life of those experiencing
life-threatening illness is yet to be fully realised in most palliative care settings. This may be …

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In publications and lectures about palliative care, the WHO definition of palliative care, which
mentions spirituality as a central component of holistic palliative car e 1, is often quoted …

This paper presents a literature review in relation to the meaning of spirituality. It is proposed
that meeting the spiritual needs of patients is a fundamental part of providing holistic nursing …

The spiritual realm can be broadly defined as the life force springing from the unknown that
pervades each person's entire being. It encompasses the volitional, emotional, ethical …

INTRODUCTION—Spirituality is a fundamental element of human experience. It
encompasses the individual's search for meaning and purpose in life and the experience of …

Address for correspondence: Sheffield Palliative Care Studies Group, University of Sheffield,
Trent Palliative Care Centre, Sykes House, Little Common Lane, Off Abbey Lane, Sheffield …

In this article I give an original description of what happens on a spiritual level in palliative
care. This description has been recognized and confirmed by many caregivers throughout …

Background: This paper explores the relationships that exist between the language used to
describe spirituality within nursing and the appropriateness of constructing a universal …