Ritualization as Alternative Approach to the Spiritual Dimension of Palliative Care: A Concept Analysis

Kim van der Weegen; Martin Hoondert; Madeleine Timmermann; Agnes van der Heide

doi:10.1007/s10943-019-00792-z

Ritualization as Alternative Approach to the Spiritual Dimension of Palliative Care: A Concept Analysis

Kim van der Weegen^*, Martin Hoondert, Madeleine Timmermann, Agnes van der Heide

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Abstract

The spiritual dimension is considered to be a central component of palliative care. However, healthcare professionals have difficulties incorporating the spiritual dimension into their everyday practice. We propose a new approach by looking beyond the mere functionality of care practices. Rituals and ritualized practices can serve to express and communicate meanings and values. This article explores how ritualized practices have the ability to open up space for the spiritual dimension of care in the context of palliative care.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2036-2046
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Religion and Health
Volume	58
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-019-00792-z
Publication status	Published - Dec 2019

Keywords

Ritual
Ritualization
Palliative care
End of life
Spiritual care
SCIENCE
STATE
END

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