Title
Spiritual Dimensions of Pain and Suffering
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Psychiatry; Department of Medicine
Publication Date
2012-01-04
Document Type
Book Chapter
Subjects
Religion; Mental Healing; Spirituality; Pain; Chronic Pain; Adaptation, Psychological
Disciplines
Psychiatry
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.
DOI of Published Version
10.1007/978-1-4419-1651-8_36
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.
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care: Biobehavioral Approaches for the Life Course
Repository Citation
Wachholtz AB, Makowski S. (2012). Spiritual Dimensions of Pain and Suffering. Psychiatry Publications. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1651-8_36. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/psych_pp/538