June, 2018 | Transforming Chaplaincy

Doctors discussing religion and spirituality: A systematic literature review

June 14, 2018 Literature Review

BACKGROUND: Discussion of religion and/or spirituality in the medical consultation is desired by patients and known to be beneficial. However, it is infrequent. We aimed to identify why this is [...]
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Do patients want doctors to talk about spirituality? A systematic literature review

June 14, 2018 Literature Review

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this systematic literature review was to ascertain the patient perspective regarding the role of the doctor in the discussion of spirituality. METHODS: We conducted a [...]
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Development of the Serious Illness Care Program: a randomised controlled trial of a palliative care communication intervention

June 14, 2018 palliative care

[Full text available at link below] Introduction: Ensuring that patients receive care that is consistent with their goals and values is a critical component of high-quality care. This article [...]
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Repetitive speech elicits widespread deactivation in the human cortex: the ‘Mantra’ effect?

June 14, 2018 meditation

BACKGROUND: Mantra (prolonged repetitive verbal utterance) is one of the most universal mental practices in human culture. However, the underlying neuronal mechanisms that may explain its [...]
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Mantram Repetition Program Decreases Insomnia Among Homeless Women: A Pilot Study

June 14, 2018 homelessness

The current pre-/posttest pilot study recruited homeless women from “safe” car parks and transitional housing to evaluate the use of mantram in regard to insomnia. At baseline, study [...]
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Doctors discussing religion and spirituality: A systematic literature review

Do patients want doctors to talk about spirituality? A systematic literature review

Development of the Serious Illness Care Program: a randomised controlled trial of a palliative care communication intervention

Repetitive speech elicits widespread deactivation in the human cortex: the ‘Mantra’ effect?

Mantram Repetition Program Decreases Insomnia Among Homeless Women: A Pilot Study