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01-09-2013 | Original Paper

Kansas Physician Assistants’ Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Spirituality and Religiosity in Patient Care

Authors: Gina M. Berg, Robin E. Crowe, Ginny Budke, Jennifer Norman, Valerie Swick, Sue Nyberg, Felecia Lee

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 3/2013

Abstract

Research indicates patients want to discuss spirituality/religious (S/R) beliefs with their healthcare provider. This was a cross-sectional study of Kansas physician assistants (PA) regarding S/R in patient care. Surveys included questions about personal S/R beliefs and attitudes about S/R in patient care. Self-reported religious respondents agreed (92%) they should be aware of patient S/R; 82% agreed they should address it. Agreement with incorporating S/R increased significantly based on patient acuity. This research indicates Kansas PAs’ personal S/R beliefs influence their attitudes toward awareness and addressing patient S/R.

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Title: Kansas Physician Assistants’ Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Spirituality and Religiosity in Patient Care
Authors: Gina M. Berg
Robin E. Crowe
Ginny Budke
Jennifer Norman
Valerie Swick
Sue Nyberg
Felecia Lee
Publication date: 01-09-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-011-9532-2

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