Religion and Medicine Interplay in Eastern Orthodoxy: A Healthcare Practice-Oriented Scoping Review
Andreas S. Papazoglou,
Dimitrios V. Moysidis,
Anna Loudovikou
et al.
Abstract:A growing body of evidence has shown the influence that religion and spirituality have on individuals duelling with illness, especially at advanced stages of disease. It is often vital for such individuals to have their spiritual and religious beliefs respected and, potentially, integrated in a compassionate caregiving setting for healthcare systems. However, given the diversity in religions and spiritual practices, healthcare professionals ought to approach such cultural significance with cultural humility, i… Show more
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