Implementing spiritual care education into the teaching of palliative medicine: An outcome evaluation

Implementing spiritual care education into the teaching of palliative medicine: An outcome evaluation 
BMC Medical Education; by Yann-Nicolas Batzler, Nicola Stricker, Simone Bakus, Manuela Schallenburger, Jacqueline Schwartz, and Martin Neukirchen; 4/15/24 
Objective: This is a novel, interprofessional approach in teaching undergraduate medical students about spiritual care in the format of a seminar. The aim of this study is to assess if an increase in knowledge about spiritual care in the clinical context is achievable with this format. ... Conclusions: We conclude that implementing spiritual care education following an interprofessional approach into existing medical curricula, e.g. palliative medicine, is feasible and well perceived among medical students. ...
Editor's Note (from a board certified hospice chaplain): This research is international in its scope and use.  "Spiritual care" is broader ("meaning, purpose, connectedness") and more personal than "religious care" (specific to a religious institution's dogma and rituals). Excellent resources are throughout the Association for Professional Chaplains' professional certification site. Click here for APC's "The Impact of Spiritual Care."