Incorporating spirituality in primary care Journal Article
| Authors: | Isaac, K. S.; Hay, J. L.; Lubetkin, E. I. |
| Article Title: | Incorporating spirituality in primary care |
| Abstract: | Addressing cultural competency in health care involves recognizing the diverse characteristics of the patient population and understanding how they impact patient care. Spirituality is an aspect of cultural identity that has become increasingly recognized for its potential to impact health behaviors and healthcare decision-making. We consider the complex relationship between spirituality and health, exploring the role of spirituality in primary care, and consider the inclusion of spirituality in existing models of health promotion. We discuss the feasibility of incorporating spirituality into clinical practice, offering suggestions for physicians. © 2016, Springer Science+Business Media New York. |
| Keywords: | clinical practice; health behavior; patient care; doctor patient relation; feasibility study; consensus development; health promotion; decision making; religion; spirituality; primary medical care; primary care; model; human experiment; cultural competency; cultural competence; identity; human |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Religion and Health |
| Volume: | 55 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 0022-4197 |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| Date Published: | 2016-06-01 |
| Start Page: | 1065 |
| End Page: | 1077 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10943-016-0190-2 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC4814294 |
| PUBMED: | 26832335 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 2 May 2016 -- Source: Scopus |
