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Field Analysis of the Literature on Religion, Spirituality, and Health

Primary Author: Richard P. Sloan, Columbia University

Literature review from 2005 that addresses problems in the field and makes recommendations for topics worth pursuing and not pursuing. This review was commissioned by the Metanexus Institute.

Date Last Modified 04/27/2005 Report/Document/Book chapter

Give Me Strength: Spirituality in the Medical Encounter

Primary Author: Johns Hopkins University

A 27 minute video produced by the Johns Hopkins University. Topics covered include definitions of spirituality, reasons for addressing spirituality, spirituality and health outcomes, and ways in which spirituality helps patients.

Date Last Modified 05/01/2001 Video

Healthcare and Spirituality

Primary Author: Stephen P. Kliewer, Oregon Health and Science University

This is an introductory textbook that emphasizes the need to integrate spiritual issues in the process of healthcare. It uses the biopsychosocial model and includes chapters on:

- Healing, cure, and the whole person
- Toward a model of integration
- Exploring spirituality
- The impact of spirituality
- The objectives of integrating spirituality and medicine
- Spiritual assessment
- Spiritual interventions

Date Last Modified 12/31/2005 Book

How Spiritual Are You?

Primary Author: Robert Cloninger, Washington University

From Time Magazine, a helpful test adapted from a personality inventory devised by Washington University psychiatrist Robert Cloninger.

Date Last Modified 10/25/2004 Measure/Rating scale

HPNA Position Statement: Spiritual Care

Primary Author: Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA)

"HPNA has developed this position statement to emphasize to healthcare systems and caregivers the importance of acknowledging and supporting the patient's and family's spiritual beliefs and expressions." This includes requirements of effective spiritual care and definitions of terms.

Date Last Modified 10/01/2006 Report/Document/Book chapter