Role of spirituality in health care: knowledge, attitude and practices amongst medical professionals in a tertiary care hospital.

Abstract

Spirituality has been integral part of medicine and health since ancient age. The extent of spiritual component in medical practice in India is largely unknown. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to assess the extent of knowledge (awareness), attitude and practice among medical professionals regarding the role of spirituality in management of health. Objectives of the study were to study the knowledge, attitude and practices of spirituality in medical practice amongst medical professionals.