The existence of links between religion and spirituality (R/S) and health appear to be firmly
established, but much less is known about how these various aspects of R/S are translated …

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Background: Evidence shows that religiosity and spirituality (R/S) are highly used in critical
moments of life and that these beliefs are associated with clinical outcomes. However …

For many people, religion and spirituality constitute a major domain of life, one that may
influence other domains (eg, work, relationships, self-regulation). As with any dimension of …

Objectives The overall study aim was to synthesise understandings and experiences
regarding the concept of spiritual care (SC). More specifically, to identify, organise and …

Background: Although religions is important to many people with cancer, few studies have
explored the relationship between religious coping and well-being in a prospective manner …

Considered the most comprehensive handbook in the field, this rich resource reviews the
biological, psychological, and social factors that affect health, health behavior, and illness …

Purpose For many patients confronted with chronic diseases, spirituality/religiosity is a
relevant resource to cope. While most studies on patients' spiritual needs refer to the care of …

For many patients confronted with chronic diseases, spirituality/religiosity is an important
resource for coping. Patients often report unmet spiritual and existential needs, and spiritual …

Spirituality is a multidimensional construct, and little is known about how its distinct
dimensions jointly affect well-being. In longitudinal studies (Study 1, n= 418 breast cancer …