SPIRITUAL NEEDS

Jun 17 2025HEALTH

Caring for the Soul: Lebanon's Palliative Care Workers Share Their Experiences

Lebanon is a country known for its mix of religions and strong faith. It is also known for its complex politics. This mix makes it a unique place to look at how palliative care workers help patients with serious illnesses. These workers focus on the spiritual needs of their patients. They help with the existential and spiritual wellbeing of those who are seriousl...

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Apr 27 2025HEALTH

Chronic Patients' Spiritual and Emotional Struggles During COVID-19

In the span of a year, from April 2022 to March 2023, a study took place in Taiwan. It focused on patients with long-term health issues who were admitted to a hospital during the COVID-19 epidemic. The goal was to see how their spiritual needs and feelings of loneliness changed over three distinct phases of the pandemic. The first phase, from April to July 2022, w...

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

The Power of Personal Rituals in End-of-Life Care

In today's world, palliative care often involves more than just physical treatments. Spiritual support plays a crucial role, but not everyone follows traditional religions. Many people identify as "spiritual but not religious, " which can make providing the right spiritual care challenging. This is where personal, meaningful rituals come into play. Let's first unders...

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Nov 07 2024HEALTH

Health Tips from the Quran: A Fresh Perspective

In today's fast-paced world, many of us look to ancient wisdom for guidance on health and well-being. The Quran, a sacred text for Muslims, offers unique insights into maintaining and improving health. Unlike modern health guides, the Quran takes a holistic approach, focusing on both physical and spiritual aspects. It provides clear guidelines on what to eat, how to ...

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