Review of quantity and types of spirituality research in three health care databases (1962-1999): implications for the health care ministry.
Using computer technology to identify the term "spiritual," these researchers present results of the 2306 citations and compare five criteria discovered with research reported in four pastoral counseling journals. The authors note the limitations of such a search and the possible implications of the findings for health care ministry.
O'Connor
Thomas St James
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Hamilton Health Sciences Corp., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8N 3Z5.
McCarroll-Butler
Pam
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Meakes
Elizabeth
E
Davis
Andrea
A
Jadad
Alejandro
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D015706:Bibliometrics; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods*; D019992:Databases as Topic; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006302:Health Services Research; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D010327:Pastoral Care / Q000379:methods*; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D029181:Spirituality