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NursingPalliative NursingEnd-of-life CarePalliative CareSpiritual CareCommunication With PatientsEnd-of-life Care PlanningEnd-of-life Family PreparationSpiritual SupportSpiritualityBeliefs About Death And DyingEnd-of-life Caregiver NeedsExploratory Case StudyInformal CaregiversKey Informant InterviewsPalliative Care PathwaysSpiritual Care NeedsSpiritual Preparation For Death
PURPOSE Although spiritual care is a core element of palliative care, it remains unclear how this care is perceived and delivered at the end of life. We explored how clinicians and other health care workers understand and view spiritual care provided to dying patients and their family members.