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Indian Journal of Surgical Nursing

Volume  3, Issue 1, January - April 2014, Pages 17-22
 

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Health: Perceived by Spirituality and Religion

Alex Zacharia C.

alexmanu1985@gmail.com

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Abstract

Now a days, we can see an undoubtedly groundswell support for the idea of spirituality and spiritual care in the area of health care setting. This article emphasis the needs of spirituality, how the rituals influence the health of a person, the importance of knowledge of spirituality among health care givers and the other related factors of spirituality and religions, such as rituals practiced by different religions. Some of the tools and ideas mentioned in this article may help a nurse to assess, plan and implement the health care by including the spiritual dimension of health. So by training our self and clearing all the barriers which obstruct the spiritual-health care, we can render a holistic health care to a patient and his family.  

Keywords: Spirituality; Religion; Rituals.


Corresponding Author : Alex Zacharia C.