Bereavement and Critical Incidents Involving Healthcare Professionals in Italy During COVID-19: The Importance of the Spiritual Dimension

This exploratory research investigated the work of healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the major critical aspects, including healthcare providers’ needs as well as personal, professional, and social changes brought about by the pandemic upon both living and dying. In...

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Authors: Iacona, Erika (Author) ; Zulianello, Lia (Author) ; Piol, Silvia (Author) ; Bettoncelli, Germano (Author) ; Zamperini, Adriano (Author) ; Testoni, Ines (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Springer Science Business Media B. V. 2024
In: Pastoral psychology
Year: 2024, Volume: 73, Issue: 2, Pages: 215-226
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Bereavement
B Covid-19
B General practitioners
B Healthcare professionals
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