Recent Progress in Chaplaincy-Related Research

In light of the continued growth of chaplaincy-related research this paper presents an overview of important findings. The review summarizes research in six broad areas: what chaplains do; the importance of religion and spiritual care to patients and families; the impact of chaplains’ spiritual care...

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Main Author: Fitchett, George 1948- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2017
In: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Year: 2017, Volume: 71, Issue: 3, Pages: 163-175
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Chaplain
B Religion
B Research
B Review
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Summary:In light of the continued growth of chaplaincy-related research this paper presents an overview of important findings. The review summarizes research in six broad areas: what chaplains do; the importance of religion and spiritual care to patients and families; the impact of chaplains’ spiritual care on the patient experience; the impact of chaplain care on other patient outcomes; spiritual needs and chaplain care in palliative and end of life care; and chaplain care for staff colleagues. It concludes with a description of several innovative and important new studies of chaplain care and notes areas for future investigation.
ISSN:2167-776X
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/1542305017724811