The meaning of spirituality and spiritual care within nursing and health care practice : a study of the perceptions of health care professionals, patients, and the public / Wilfred McSherry
Introduction -- 1. Why do we need to investigate this area? -- 2. What we know about spirituality -- 3. Identifying the issues: the research question -- 4. Investigating spirituality and spiritual care: methods -- 5. Delving into the evidence -- 6. Implications for the practice of spiritual care -- Appendix I. Sampling profiles of participants interviewed -- Appendix II. Correspondence with areas and ethics committees -- Appendix III. Consent forms -- Appendix IV. Questionnaires -- Appendix V. Covering letter to participants -- Appendix VI. Information sheet
