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Part 2. Integrating Spirituality into Patient Care: Research Justifying Integration

Part 2 of this training series focuses on research in the area of religion, spirituality and health. Studies demonstrating a connection between religious involvement and health are some of the strongest reasons why healthcare professionals should assess patients’ spiritual needs. I begin this section by briefly summarizing (1) what “integrating spirituality” actually means, (2) what is expected of physicians, (3) why it’s important for physicians to be doing this, and (4) why I will focus on religion (rather than spirituality) when discussing the research. I will then dive into the research, examining relationships with mental, social, behavioral, and physical health, and discussing HOW religion affects health.