"SPIRITUAL END OF LIFE CARE RESOURCES - THE GEORGE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR SPIRITUALITY AND HEALTH " PROGRAM
WHAT Teaching materials to assist health care professions become familiar with spirituality, religion, and health including end of life care.
WHYTo educate and support health care professionals in the area of spirituality, religion, and health.
WHEREThe Spirituality and Health Online Education and Resource Center. (SOERCE) The George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health. (GWish)
The John Templeton Foundation.
The John Templeton Foundation.
Program Description
"During the past 20 years, there have been significant advances in medical science in understanding the role that spirituality and religion play in health and well-being. Numerous studies have demonstrated that religious and spiritual beliefs and practices are important for patients coping with illness and stress, in resiliency, and in some, healthcare outcomes."
- The George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health.
The "George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health" also has a training
and curriculum
for
Geriatrics, Palliative Care, and interprofessional teamwork which
includes modules on Psychosocial Issues at End of Life, Death, Dying and Bereavement.
source:gwumc.edu
