ArticleSpinal cord series and cases2018
The role of spirituality in spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation: exploring health professional perspectives.
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- Revisiting Spirituality in Physical Therapy Practice: Perceptions of US Practitioners.Journal of religion and health · 2026Article
- Exploring the Connections between Medical Rehabilitation, Faith and Spirituality.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Australian Patient Preferences for Discussing Spiritual Issues in the Hospital Setting: An Exploratory Mixed Methods Study.Journal of religion and health · 2024Article
- The Main Features of Resilience in Healthcare Providers: A Scoping Review.Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran · 2022Article
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Abstract
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designDescriptive, qualitative study.
objectivesTo explore the perspectives of health professionals (HPs) regarding the role of spirituality in spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation.
settingSingle centre rehabilitation hospital, NSW, Australia.
methodsTwo focus groups (
resultsSix themes were identified from the focus group data: (i) the meaning of spirituality; (ii) spirituality as a help; (iii) spirituality as a hindrance; (iv) how spirituality is indirectly addressed in practice; (v) perceived barriers to incorporating spirituality into practice; (vi) how spirituality can be better integrated into practice. HPs recognised that spirituality played an important role in the adjustment of many individuals and their families after SCI. However, spirituality was not proactively addressed during SCI rehabilitation, and most often arose during informal interactions with clients. Spirituality, and specifically religious belief, was perceived to sometimes raise difficulties for clients and staff. The use of physical space and a review of rehabilitation processes were suggested by HPs as two ways spirituality could be better incorporated into practice.
conclusionsThe findings of this study reveal that spiritual needs of clients and their family members during SCI rehabilitation are important and could be better addressed. A range of initiatives are proposed, including staff training and the use of standardised spiritual assessment tools.
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