The spiritual needs model: Spirituality assessment in the geriatric hospital setting

Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging

Volumn 22, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 271-282

  Stéfanie, Monod ^a   Rochat, Etienne ^a   Christophe, Büla ^a   Spencer, Brenda ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LAUSANNE   (Switzerland)

Author keywords

Elderly; Geriatric care; Spiritual assessment; Spiritual needs; Spirituality

Indexed keywords

EID: 77957932350     PISSN: 15528030     EISSN: 15528049     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15528030.2010.509987     Document Type: Article

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