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Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health 6/2014

01.12.2014 | Psychological Exploration

Spirituality and Health Care in Iran: Time to Reconsider

verfasst von: Najmeh Jafari, Amir Loghmani, Christina M. Puchalski

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 6/2014

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Abstract

Spirituality is increasingly recognized as an essential element of care. This article investigates the role of spirituality in Iranian health care system and provides some guidelines to integrate spirituality in routine health care practice in Iran.
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Metadaten
Titel
Spirituality and Health Care in Iran: Time to Reconsider
verfasst von
Najmeh Jafari
Amir Loghmani
Christina M. Puchalski
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2014
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 6/2014
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-014-9887-2

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