Spiritual Dimensions of Pain and Suffering

Authors
Wachholtz, Amy B.
Makowski, Suzana
UMass Chan Affiliations
Department of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2012-01-04
Keywords
Religion
Mental Healing
Spirituality
Pain
Chronic Pain
Adaptation, Psychological
Psychiatry

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1651-8_36
Abstract
Pain is a multi-dimensional, complex experience. It is a struggle to adequately identify and meet the needs of patients experiencing pain in a bio-psycho-social–spiritual context. In this chapter we explore the relationship between the spiritual dimensions of suffering and the experience of physical pain. By intertwining research with clinical case studies, the chapter reviews definitions, the relationship between spiritual anguish and physical pain, and finally interdisciplinary and evidence-based approaches to alleviating suffering.
Source
Wachholtz, A. & Makowski, S. (2012). Spiritual Dimensions of Pain and Suffering. In RJ Moore (ed) Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care: Biobehavioral Approaches for the Life Course. NY: Springer, p. 697-713, DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-1651-8_36. A partial preview of Chapter 36 is available via Google Books.
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4419-1651-8_36
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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/46013
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