In Turkiye, people face cancer in different ways. Their beliefs and culture shape how they deal with it. Spirituality plays a big role in this. It helps them cope with such a tough disease. But, there are not many tools to measure these spiritual needs in Turkish patients. A recent study tried to change that. They took a tool called The Spiritual Needs Assessment fo...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...