German Psychiatrists’ Observation and Interpretation of ReligiositySpirituality
Joint Authors
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The purpose of this study was to explore how contemporary German psychiatrists think about religiosity/spirituality (ReS) in regard to their therapies.
We conducted an anonymous survey among the clinical staff of psychiatry and psychotherapy departments in German university hospitals and faith-based clinics in the same cities.
Two main instruments were used, the Duke University Religion Index (DUREL) and the questionnaire from Curlin et al.
“Religion and Spirituality in Medicine: Physicians’ Perspectives.” A total of 123 psychiatrists participated in this survey.
However, due to incomplete responses, only 99 questionnaires from psychiatrists were analyzed.
Results show that German psychiatrists positively experience the influence of ReS on patients’ mental health.
Psychiatrists’ own ReS significantly influenced their interpretation of the effect of ReS on psychiatric patients as well as their attitude toward ReS in the clinical setting.
The more religious psychiatrists are, the more they tend to observe a positive influence of ReS on mental health.
In light of these results, psychiatrists should be aware of their own religious/spiritual characteristics and also reconsider their assumptions about professional neutrality and value openness.
Furthermore, training programs on religious/spiritual issues and effective teamwork with chaplains are recommended.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lee, Eunmi& Baumann, Klaus. 2013. German Psychiatrists’ Observation and Interpretation of ReligiositySpirituality. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-459875
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lee, Eunmi& Baumann, Klaus. German Psychiatrists’ Observation and Interpretation of ReligiositySpirituality. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-459875
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lee, Eunmi& Baumann, Klaus. German Psychiatrists’ Observation and Interpretation of ReligiositySpirituality. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-459875
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-459875