Incorporating Spirituality in Primary Care
Addressing cultural competency in health care involves recognizing the diverse characteristics of the patient population and understanding how they impact patient care. Spirituality is an aspect of cultural identity that has become increasingly recognized for its potential to impact health behaviors...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
[2016]
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Journal of religion and health
Year: 2016, Volume: 55, Issue: 3, Pages: 1065-1077 |
Further subjects: | B
Spirituality
B Cultural Competency B Health Promotion B Religion B Primary Care B Health Behavior |
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Summary: | Addressing cultural competency in health care involves recognizing the diverse characteristics of the patient population and understanding how they impact patient care. Spirituality is an aspect of cultural identity that has become increasingly recognized for its potential to impact health behaviors and healthcare decision-making. We consider the complex relationship between spirituality and health, exploring the role of spirituality in primary care, and consider the inclusion of spirituality in existing models of health promotion. We discuss the feasibility of incorporating spirituality into clinical practice, offering suggestions for physicians. |
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ISSN: | 1573-6571 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1007/s10943-016-0190-2 |