Religious perspectives of doctors, nurses, patients, and families.
Reports the results of a survey examining religious denomination, belief in a higher power, church attendance, and religious coping among physicians (N = 130), nurses (N = 39), patients (N = 77), and families (N = 60). Differences are noted and discussed. Notes that while a large proportion of patients and families found religion to be the most important factor enabling them to cope, only a small percentage of physicians felt that way. Observes that the results of this and other studies may indicate a gap in religious orientation between health care providers and patients and that such a gap could hinder the recognition of and proper care for spiritual needs in the hospital setting.
Koenig
H G
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Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705.
Bearon
L B
LB
Hover
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Travis
J L
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002604:Chaplaincy Service, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009657:North Carolina; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012069:Religion and Psychology; D012107:Research Design; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires