The role of spirituality in spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation: exploring health professional perspectives

This study explores how healthcare professionals view the importance of spirituality in helping people recover from spinal cord injuries. It looks at whether spirituality is seen as helpful or a hindrance during rehabilitation. The research also investigates if spirituality is actively included in treatment plans and what obstacles might prevent healthcare providers from addressing patients' spiritual needs. Ultimately, the study aims to find ways to better integrate spiritual care into the rehabilitation process for individuals with spinal cord injuries and their families.

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  Health professionals recognize that spirituality plays a significant role in the adjustment of individuals and families after a spinal cord injury.
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  Spirituality is often addressed during informal interactions rather than proactively integrated into rehabilitation programs.
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  Health professionals identified barriers to incorporating spirituality into practice, including the perception that it is a private matter and staff discomfort.