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01-02-2019 | Original Paper

Characteristics of Religious and Spiritual Beliefs of Danish Physicians: And Likelihood of Addressing Religious and Spiritual Issues with Patients

Authors: Christian Balslev van Randwijk, Tobias Opsahl, Elisabeth Assing Hvidt, Alex Kappel Kørup, Lars Bjerrum, Karsten Flemming Thomsen, Niels Christian Hvidt

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 1/2019

Abstract

This study investigated the association between physicians’ R/S characteristics and frequency of addressing patients’ R/S issues. Information was obtained through a questionnaire mailed to 1485 Danish physicians (response rate 63%) (42% female). We found significant associations between physicians’ personal R/S and the frequency of addressing R/S issues. Moreover, we identified significant gender differences in most R/S characteristics. However, no differences in frequency of addressing R/S issues were identified across gender. This raises some questions regarding the effects of gender on associations between R/S characteristics and frequency of addressing R/S issues.

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Title: Characteristics of Religious and Spiritual Beliefs of Danish Physicians: And Likelihood of Addressing Religious and Spiritual Issues with Patients
Authors: Christian Balslev van Randwijk
Tobias Opsahl
Elisabeth Assing Hvidt
Alex Kappel Kørup
Lars Bjerrum
Karsten Flemming Thomsen
Niels Christian Hvidt
Publication date: 01-02-2019
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-018-0662-7

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