"Spirituality" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Sensitivity or attachment to religious values, or to things of the spirit as opposed to material or worldly interests. (from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 10th ed, and Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D029181
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F02.880.705 K01.844.664.500
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Spirituality" by people in Profiles.
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Shanks V, Guillen U, Mackley A, Sturtz W. Characterization of Spirituality in Parents of Very Preterm Infants in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Am J Perinatol. 2024 07; 41(9):1261-1268.
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Merath K, Palmer Kelly E, Hyer JM, Mehta R, Agne JL, Deans K, Fischer BA, Pawlik TM. Patient Perceptions About the Role of Religion and Spirituality During Cancer Care. J Relig Health. 2020 Aug; 59(4):1933-1945.
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Miller TN, Matthie N, Best NC, Price MA, Hamilton JB. Intergenerational Influences on Faith-based Strategies Used in Response to Racial Discrimination Among Young African American Adults. J Natl Med Assoc. 2020 Apr; 112(2):176-185.
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Brewer-Smyth K, Kafonek K, Koenig HG. A Pilot Study on Sleep Quality, Forgiveness, Religion, Spirituality, and General Health of Women Living in a Homeless Mission. Holist Nurs Pract. 2020 Jan/Feb; 34(1):49-56.
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Kaimal G, Carroll-Haskins K, Mensinger JL, Dieterich-Hartwell R, Biondo J, Levin WP. Outcomes of Therapeutic Artmaking in Patients Undergoing Radiation Oncology Treatment: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study. Integr Cancer Ther. 2020 Jan-Dec; 19:1534735420912835.
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Holmes L, Chinaka C, Elmi H, Deepika K, Pelaez L, Enwere M, Akinola OT, Dabney KW. Implication of Spiritual Network Support System in Epigenomic Modulation and Health Trajectory. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 10 25; 16(21).
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Coughlin K, Mackley A, Kwadu R, Shanks V, Sturtz W, Munson D, Guillen U. Characterization of Spirituality in Maternal-Child Caregivers. J Palliat Med. 2017 09; 20(9):994-997.
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Brewer-Smyth K, Koenig HG. Could spirituality and religion promote stress resilience in survivors of childhood trauma? Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2014 Apr; 35(4):251-6.
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Zakar R, Zakar MZ, Kr?mer A. Voices of strength and struggle: women's coping strategies against spousal violence in Pakistan. J Interpers Violence. 2012 Nov; 27(16):3268-98.
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Lamba G, Ellison JM. Religion/Spirituality and depression. Am J Psychiatry. 2012 Apr; 169(4):433.