Spiritual support for the dying.
Diversity of spiritual beliefs and practice is respected as guidelines and practical interventions for the nurse providing spiritual support are presented. Spirituality and spiritual support are defined, and four areas of spiritual needs of dying clients are identified. Interdisciplinary collaboration is also discussed.
D001293:Attitude to Death; D003142:Communication; D004644:Emotions; D006801:Humans; D008149:Love; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010327:Pastoral Care; D012067:Religion; D013727:Terminal Care