The contribution of silence to spiritual care at the end of life: a phenomenological exploration from the experience of palliative care chaplains

At the end of life, silence often takes increasing prominence in caregiving encounters. Valued in spiritual and religious traditions, silence lends itself to the spiritual and existential dimensions of healthcare but lack of familiarity with the phenomenon can lead to anxiety or avoidance. Greater u...

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Authors: Bassett, Lynn (Author) ; Bingley, Amanda F. (Author) ; Brearley, Sarah G. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group [2018]
In: Journal for the Study of Spirituality
Year: 2018, Volume: 8, Issue: 1, Pages: 34-48
Further subjects:B end of life
B Silence
B Spiritual care
B Caregiver
B Palliative Care
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