Spirituality in Patients With Cancer: A Synthesis of a Program of Research.

Background: Spiritual care is a key domain of quality palliative care as defined by national palliative care guidelines.

Aims: The aim of this project was to synthesize data and research experience by the authors over 30 years related to spirituality in patients with cancer. The research objectives for this analysis were to: Describe spirituality in patients with cancer.

Research Synthesis Related to Oncology Family Caregiver Spirituality in Palliative Care.

Family caregivers are central to the delivery of serious illness care and also have needs related to their role and experience. One aspect of the family caregiver quality of life (QOL) that has received less attention is caregiver spirituality. The research objectives for this analysis were (1) Describe spirituality in oncology family caregivers.

Chaplains' reports of integration in community health initiatives: a qualitative study.

Health care and religious organizations have a long history with one another. Chaplains' investments in the health and wellbeing of their local communities have extended beyond the hospital walls for longer than many chaplains may recognize. However, the published evidence suggests these efforts have been limited.

Spiritual assessment models for palliative care chaplains: a narrative review.

Palliative care chaplains conduct spiritual assessments for those within their care. This narrative review examined the literature concerning existing spiritual assessment models developed or designated for palliative care chaplain use. The literature review was performed using four databases, including a hand search of references due to the variability of keywords used within the spiritual care literature.

Healthcare chaplains' perspectives on working with culturally diverse patients and families.

Objectives: Considering the ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity in the U.S., we aim to explore the experiences of healthcare chaplains as they provide culturally sensitive care to diverse patients and their families.