Sitting in a hospital bed with advanced cancer changes how people see life. Recent research dug into hundreds of personal stories from patients in this situation. Instead of just counting symptoms or dates, scientists listened to what patients said about meaning, faith, and unanswered questions when
More people are exploring psychedelics for mental health reasons, pushing the need for trained guides. But how well-prepared are these guides? A recent study looked at programs teaching psychedelic therapy in the US. It found that while many programs exist, they vary widely in quality and focus. Som
Doctors often focus on the medical side of chemotherapy but forget about how patients feel deep down. For breast cancer patients, the emotional and spiritual challenges can be just as tough as the physical ones. New research highlights how important it is to address these needs, yet they usually sli
Palliative care nurses face daily challenges beyond just managing pain. They often deal with patients dealing with deep emotional and spiritual distress. Research suggests that these nurses benefit from specific skills that aren't always taught in standard training. A previous study looked at genera
Long hospital stays shake up a person’s daily life in ways that go beyond medicine. Patients often find themselves cut off from familiar routines, including spiritual habits that usually bring comfort. While doctors focus on physical recovery, many patients quietly wrestle with deeper questions abou
The idea of looking after a patient’s inner life has long depended on stories and personal notes, which makes it hard to see real progress. A new test called the Spiritual Comfort Index (SCI) tries to fix that by turning feelings into numbers. It is meant to be quick, clear and useful for doctors
Palliative care isn’t just about pain relief or medical check-ups; it also touches the deeper questions people face when life takes an unexpected turn. In Finland, healthcare teams have long struggled to measure spiritual needs because no local tool existed for this part of care. Without such a tool
In the USA, African-American families often rely on more than just medical help when caring for loved ones in hospice. A study looked into how spiritual support affects their well-being. It found that chaplains and clergy play a big role in providing comfort and support. They help with both spiritua
In the world of healthcare, taking care of a person's spirit is just as important as looking after their body. Nurses play a big role in this, but what helps them do this job well? A recent study looked into this question, focusing on nursing students in Iran. It wanted to see how being spiritually
In the world of healthcare, there's a big focus on treating the body, but what about the soul? Spirituality plays a huge role in overall well-being, especially for those dealing with long-term illnesses. Yet, it's often overlooked in regular medical check-ups, particularly for minority groups like A
