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Providing spiritual care to the terminally ill older adult: Complete Summary Primary Author: National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) Summary by the National Guideline Clearinghouse of the practice guideline produced by the University of Iowa Gerontological Nursing Interventions Research Center. The summary provides grades for the strength of the evidence used to produce the recommendations. Date Last Modified 12/01/2006 Clinical practice guidelines

A Time for Listening and Caring Spirituality and the Care of the Chronically Ill and Dying Primary Author: Christina M. Puchalski, GWish: The George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health A thoughtful, informative, and practical guide for anyone involved in caring for the seriously and chronically ill or dying. This book covers how spiritual care can be integrated into traditional caregiving. Part one discusses aspects of spirituality, such as presence, ethics, and relationships. Part two delves into a number of specific religious and theological traditions. Part three offers practical applications and tools, including storytelling, psychotherapy, dance, music, and the arts. Part four focuses on patients' stories and reflections. Date Last Modified 06/01/2006 Book

Palliative Care for Muslim Patients Primary Author: Mohammad Zafir al-Shahri, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center This article from the Journal of Supportive Oncology (Volume 3, Number 6) includes the following topics: - The meaning of suffering in Islam - Islam and medical ethics - Cleanliness - Modesty - Dietary considerations - Longevity of a terminally ill patient - Religious practices around death NOTE: To access this article you will need to sign-up for subscription. Subscriptions are free of charge to to US-based oncology professionals at www.supportiveoncology.net Date Last Modified 11/01/2005 Article

Training Curriculum to improve the quality of care patients with HIV/AIDS receive at the end of life Primary Author: The Center for Palliative Care Education This is a complete curriculum to help improve the quality of care that patients with HIV/AIDS receive throughout the illness and at the end of life. It includes a complete trainers' guide and all the supporting materials, including slide presentations and videos. Module 6: Psychosocial & Psychiatric Issues includes a presentations about Spiritual Issues in HIV/AIDS Palliative Care. Date Last Modified 12/01/2004 Course curriculum, Lecture presentation

IPPC Curriculum: Responding to Suffering and Bereavement Primary Author: IPPC: The Initiative for Pediatric Palliative Care Part of a complete curriculum for health care practitioners working in pediatric palliative care, this module "aims to enhance the ability of health care professionals to recognize, validate and respond to suffering in children, parents, and family members." A facilitator's guide, slide presentations, and activities are included, with an order form for videos. Date Last Modified 12/31/2003 Course curriculum