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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2021

Healthcare provider self-reported observations and behaviors regarding their role in the spiritual care of cancer patients.

Elizabeth Palmer Kelly, Madison Hyer, Diamantis Tsilimigras, Timothy M Pawlik

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Article in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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8 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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  5. Whether preferences of gastric cancer patients after surgery for follow-up change over time? Analysis based on discrete choice experiment.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023
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  6. Recognizing spiritual injury in cancer: A case study.Palliative & supportive care · 2022
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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Elizabeth Palmer KellyDepartment of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
Madison HyerDepartment of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
Diamantis TsilimigrasDepartment of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
Timothy M PawlikDepartment of Surgery, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA. Tim.Pawlik@osumc.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7994-9870
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe provision of spiritual care by an interprofessional healthcare team is an important, yet frequently neglected, component of patient-centered cancer care. The current study aimed to assess the relationship between individual and occupational factors of healthcare providers and their self-reported observations and behaviors regarding spiritual care in the oncologic encounter.

methodsA cross-sectional survey was administered to healthcare providers employed at a large Comprehensive Cancer Center. Pearson's chi-square test and logistic regression were used to determine potential associations between provider factors and their observations and behaviors regarding spiritual care.

resultsAmong the participants emailed, 420 followed the survey link, with 340 (80.8%) participants completing the survey. Most participants were female (82.1%) and Caucasian (82.6%) with a median age was 35 years (IQR: 31-48). Providers included nurses (64.7%), physicians (17.9%), and "other" providers (17.4%). There was a difference in provider observations about discussing patient issues around religion and spirituality (R&S). Specifically, nurses more frequently inquired about R&S (60.3%), while physicians were less likely (41.4%) (p = 0.028). Also, nurses more frequently referred to chaplaincy/clergy (71.8%), while physicians and other providers more often consulted psychology/psychiatry (62.7%, p < 0.001). Perceived barriers to not discussing R&S topics included potentially offending patients (56.5%) and time limitations (47.7%).

conclusionRemoving extrinsic barriers and understanding intrinsic influences can improve the provision of spiritual care by healthcare providers.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelSpiritualityAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth PersonnelHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasmsPatient-Centered CareSelf ReportSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultCancerPatient-centered careReligionSpiritual careSpirituality

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