Spirituality has been the subject of discussion over many years, yet understanding its nature,
and usefulness during illness, can be elusive. Nurses and other health‐care practitioners …

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 …

It is a tremendous privilege and pleasure to have been asked to write the foreword for this
book. I only hope that I can do it justice. As I think back a decade ago to the time when I was …

'This is a well-written and useful book, particularly for those healthcare professionals who,
with a little more confidence, and perhaps some Chaplaincy support, are well able to …

Aims. To offer a detailed discussion of the issue of 'lack of critique'in the literature on
spirituality in nursing. The discussion will include the limited use of sources from theology …

Spirituality is often equated or used synonymously with the word religion but it appears this
concept can be defined in broader terms. Nurses do not appear to consider spirituality …

Background. Rhetoric about spirituality and nursing has greatly increased, as scientific‐
based approaches are not fully able to address many human problems, such as persistent …

• Nurses often make a link between spirituality and religion. This is evidenced in nursing
documents when comments about the patient's religious faith are placed in the space …

This introductory chapter explores contemporary understandings of spirituality and
introduces the reader to spirituality and related concepts. It defines spirituality, spiritual …

Despite spirituality being an important aspect of patient care, few nurses feel they meet
patients' needs in this area. This first in a two part series examines definitions of spirituality …