What is spiritual care? Professional perspectives on the concept of spiritual care identified through group concept mapping.

Niels Christian Hvidt Kristina Tomra Nielsen Alex Kappel Kørup Christina Prinds Dorte Gilså Hansen Dorte Toudal Viftrup Elisabeth Assing Hvidt Elisabeth Rokkjær Hammer Erik Falkø Flemming Locher Hanne Bess Boelsbjerg Johan Albert Wallin Karsten Flemming Thomsen Katja Schrøder Lene Moestrup Ricko Damberg Nissen Sif Stewart-Ferrer Tobias Kvist Stripp Vibeke Østergaard Steenfeldt Jens Soendergaard Eva Elisabet Ejlersen Waehrens

Published in: BMJ open (2020)

Because spirituality is predominantly seen as a fundamental aspect of each individual human being, particularly important during suffering, SC should be an integral aspect of healthcare, although it is challenging to handle. SC involves paying attention to patients' values and beliefs, requires adequate skills and is realised in a relationship between healthcare professional and patient founded on trust and confidence.

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