Interfaith Spiritual Care in the Hospital Setting: Three Illuminating Encounters
Abstract
The hospital setting can present physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges for individuals. It is important to recognize these challenges and empower individuals to manage them. The health care team is in a unique position to listen to the needs of hospitalized individuals. Three vignettes illustrate active listening, compassion, and access to resources. With these tools, health care clinicians can humanize the hospital experience and alleviate the emotional burden patients face in the hospital setting.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Religion
Spirituality
and Psychology
Palliative and Oncologic Care
Cultural Competency in Health Care
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling Advancing theory and professional practice through scholarly and reflective publications
- Volume
- 80
- Issue
- 1-2
- Pages
- 32–34
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN