Assessing Patients Spirituality: A New Age Holistic Approach or a Forgotten Nursing Practice?
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Spirituality........A single word yet with many definitions due to the fact that it may comprise several aspects of human existence. Spirituality is often linked to the human spirit thus it is considered as a superior component for human existence [1]. Furthermore, it is recognized as one of the basic components of health and well-being and as a basic dimension of wellness along with others such as occupational, physical, emotional, social and intellectual [2].
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