Hospital Chaplains' Involvement in a Randomized Controlled Multidisciplinary Trial: Implications for Spiritual Care and Research

Chaplains' involvement in spirituality and health research can contribute something vital and unique to these investigations. It can also provide opportunity for professional growth and increased effectiveness. This article describes the authors' experience as co-investigators in a randomi...

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Authors: Piderman, Katherine M. (Author) ; Johnson, Mary E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2009
In: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Year: 2009, Volume: 63, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 1-6
Further subjects:B cancer patients
B Chaplain
B Spiritual well-being
B Randomized controlled trial
B spiritual research
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Summary:Chaplains' involvement in spirituality and health research can contribute something vital and unique to these investigations. It can also provide opportunity for professional growth and increased effectiveness. This article describes the authors' experience as co-investigators in a randomized controlled trial involving patients with a life expectancy of less than five years receiving radiation therapy for advanced cancer. It also discusses the application to clinical settings and other research.
ISSN:2167-776X
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/154230500906300308