title: Hope in the midst of challenge: evidence-based pastoral care.
abstract: Describes the origins and characteristics of evidence-based pastoral care and utilizes a case with a person with cerebral palsy demonstrating this approach. Draws on evidence from research and critically evaluates evidence. Notes the dynamic relationship between research and clinical practice and makes suggestions about utilizing evidence-based pastoral care in chaplaincy.
authors.affiliation: Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, Chedoke Division, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: O'Connor
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Meakes
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008603:Mental Health; D010327:Pastoral Care; D012068:Religion and Medicine; D014481:United States