Researchers have performed limited studies regarding what nurses believe spirituality can do for their patients, the spiritual services they have offered, and under what circumstances. Because much of the extant research has only examined nurses involved in terminal care at different hospitals, it remains unclear upon which shared ideas and practices might nursing staff create a culture of spiritual care within a hospital. To address this situation, this study reports findings from a survey of bedside nurses at a university hospital.
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J Clin Med
December 2024
Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath 1533, Lebanon.
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Geneva Cancer Registry, Institute of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
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Romanian Academy, Carol I Boulevard 8, 700506 Iași, Romania.
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Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi Mara - Kampus Puncak Alam, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
Introduction: In an increasingly diverse healthcare landscape, addressing the specific needs of Muslim patients has become paramount. The absence of comprehensive frameworks for Shariah-compliant healthcare services often poses challenges for healthcare professionals striving to provide care that aligns with Islamic values.
Objective: The objective of this study was to develop a comprehensive framework for Shariah-compliant healthcare services, ensuring alignment with Islamic practices in healthcare.
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