Making the Most and Making Sense: Ethnographic Research on Spirituality in Palliative Care

Presents ethnographic research on spirituality in palliative care. Reviews the literature and interviews palliative care staff along with their patients. Discovers two dominant themes in the literature and interviews with staff and patients around spirituality: making the most of it now and making s...

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Main Author: O'Connor, Thomas St. James (Author)
Contributors: Meakes, Elizabeth ; McCarroll-Butler, Pam ; Gadowsky, Shannon ; O'Neill, Kathleen
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 1997
In: The Journal of pastoral care
Year: 1997, Volume: 51, Issue: 1, Pages: 25-36
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:Presents ethnographic research on spirituality in palliative care. Reviews the literature and interviews palliative care staff along with their patients. Discovers two dominant themes in the literature and interviews with staff and patients around spirituality: making the most of it now and making sense. Discusses findings and suggests implications for the practice of spiritual care.
Contains:Enthalten in: The Journal of pastoral care
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/002234099705100104