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The Relationship Between Spirituality and the Developing Brain: A Framework for Pediatric Oncology

verfasst von: Rachel S. Werk, David M. Steinhorn, Andrew Newberg

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 1/2021

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Abstract

Development, whether motor, language, social, or spiritual, is the functional expression of complex brain processes throughout one’s life span, the foundations of which are laid in childhood. The effects of cancer, chemotherapy, radiation, and surgical procedures on early brain development have been measured using neuroimaging and developmental assessment tools. We propose that spiritual development may be substantially affected in children with oncological diseases that impact underlying brain processes. By drawing connections between science, spirituality, and medicine, we can better address the spiritual needs of children as they cope with oncological diseases, by mitigating emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms and improving outcomes.

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Titel: The Relationship Between Spirituality and the Developing Brain: A Framework for Pediatric Oncology
verfasst von: Rachel S. Werk
David M. Steinhorn
Andrew Newberg
Publikationsdatum: 08.04.2020
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 1/2021
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-020-01014-7

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