Trends in publication of spirituality/religiosity articles in critical care populations.
Research on spirituality and religion (S/R) is receiving more attention as healthcare staff recognize the importance of treating the whole person. This is especially pertinent in critical care, where patients and families deal with a multitude of issues. As not all research comes exclusively from theologically educated authors, this study explored publication trends of S/R articles in critical care. Findings indicated medically credentialed professionals, not chaplains and/or pastoral care staff, constituted the majority of authors in S/R articles.
Berg
Gina M
GM
Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, KU School of Medicine-Wichita, 1010 N. Kansas, Wichita, KS 67214, USA. gcopas@kumc.edu
Crowe
Robin E
RE
Wong
Bryant
B
Siebert
Jane
J
D003422:Critical Care / Q000523:psychology / Q000639:trends*; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D010327:Pastoral Care / Q000639:trends*; D011643:Publishing / Q000639:trends*; D029181:Spirituality