Spiritual care is huge in healthcare. It helps patients cope with illness and find meaning in tough times. Yet, in the U. S. , teaching spiritual care is often optional in medical school. This is a big miss. Future doctors should be well-rounded, ready to support patients in every way possible. Medical school is tough. It's packed with science, anatomy, and clinical...
A person's heart rate and blood pressure can change when they face sudden stress. This is known as cardiovascular reactivity. Some people believe that faith and spirituality can help manage this stress. However, research on this topic has mixed results. Some studies show that strong beliefs can help, while others suggest it might not always be helpful. To make s...
The connection between faith, religion, and sports injuries is a topic that has been explored in various studies. A recent examination looked into how religion and spirituality (R/S) influence sports-related injuries. This examination included 14 studies that met certain criteria. These studies were grouped into four main areas. The first area looked at how R/S m...
When it comes to tackling substance use, there's a big gap in understanding how religion and spirituality fit in. This gap is surprising, given how much these factors influence people's lives. It is crucial to look at how faith and belief systems can support harm reduction efforts. Harm reduction is all about minimizing the negative effects of substance us...
The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to daily life. One of the biggest shifts was how Filipino Catholics attended church services. Masses, celebrations, and other important religious events moved from churches to computer screens. This change was not just about convenience. It was about keeping the faith alive while staying safe. Researchers dug into this shift...
Religion and spirituality are often key players in helping immigrants bounce back from tough times. But many studies focus on how immigrants connect with religious groups in their new homes. They often miss out on how the religious beliefs and practices from their home countries shape their experiences in a new land. This study zoomed in on Sri Lankan immigrants liv...
Workplace spirituality is a complex idea. It's about finding meaning and connection in your job. To better understand it, researchers looked at teachers in Poland. They wanted to see how different parts of spirituality show up at work. The study used a tool called the Spirit at Work Scale. This scale measures three key aspects: finding meaning in work, feeling part o...
Nurses play a vital role in healthcare, and their well-being directly impacts patient care. To explore this, a study focused on how workplace spirituality affects nurses' physical and mental health. It also looked at how well a nurse's job and the organization's culture match up with their personal values and skills. The study involved full-time nurses who had been ...
The Catholic Church has faced serious issues with sexual abuse by clergy. This abuse does not just hurt people physically. It also damages their faith and overall well-being. To understand this better, a group of researchers looked at many studies. They wanted to see how this kind of abuse affects people's spirituality. They searched through many databases in 2022 an...
A recent study in Northern Italy explored how personal beliefs and alternative medicine use affect views on vaccines. It turns out that spirituality and the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can make people more cautious about vaccines. This includes both COVID-19 vaccines and those required for children. The research also looked into how spirituali...