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The Importance of Spiritual Mindfulness in Palliative Care.

Authors :
Corpuz JCG
Source :
The American journal of hospice & palliative care [Am J Hosp Palliat Care] 2024 Oct; Vol. 41 (10), pp. 1258-1259. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 02.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Palliative care is a specialized medical approach that aims to improve the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses. While palliative care addresses the physical and emotional aspects of illness, one dimension often overlooked but of great significance is spirituality. Many end-of-life caregivers fail to incorporate spirituality as part of the holistic approach in end-of-life care. It is crucial that all physicians and medical professionals possess a holistic understanding of caring for the whole person. Integrating spirituality and mindfulness into palliative care can lead to profound benefits for both patients and caregivers, offering comfort, solace, and a sense of purpose in the face of mortality. This correspondence adds to the discussion on importance of spiritual mindfulness in palliative care.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of Conflicting InterestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1938-2715
Volume :
41
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The American journal of hospice & palliative care
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37916819
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/10499091231213628