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Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health 3/2013

01.09.2013 | Original Paper

Kansas Physician Assistants’ Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Spirituality and Religiosity in Patient Care

verfasst von: Gina M. Berg, Robin E. Crowe, Ginny Budke, Jennifer Norman, Valerie Swick, Sue Nyberg, Felecia Lee

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 3/2013

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Abstract

Research indicates patients want to discuss spirituality/religious (S/R) beliefs with their healthcare provider. This was a cross-sectional study of Kansas physician assistants (PA) regarding S/R in patient care. Surveys included questions about personal S/R beliefs and attitudes about S/R in patient care. Self-reported religious respondents agreed (92%) they should be aware of patient S/R; 82% agreed they should address it. Agreement with incorporating S/R increased significantly based on patient acuity. This research indicates Kansas PAs’ personal S/R beliefs influence their attitudes toward awareness and addressing patient S/R.
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Metadaten
Titel
Kansas Physician Assistants’ Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Spirituality and Religiosity in Patient Care
verfasst von
Gina M. Berg
Robin E. Crowe
Ginny Budke
Jennifer Norman
Valerie Swick
Sue Nyberg
Felecia Lee
Publikationsdatum
01.09.2013
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 3/2013
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-011-9532-2

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