Teaching death, spirituality, and palliative care to university students: Novel pedagogical approach

Abstract Teaching death, spirituality, and palliative care equips students with critical skills and perspectives for holistic patient care. This interdisciplinary approach fosters empathy, resilience, and personal growth while enhancing competence in end-of-life care. Using experiential methods like simulations and real patient interactions, educators bridge theory and practice. Integrating theological insights and inclusive-pluralism encourages meaningful dialogue, preparing students to address patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. This holistic pedagogy not only improves patient outcomes but also promotes collaboration and compassion in healthcare.

• Publication year

  2025

• Venue

  Palliative & Supportive Care

• Publication date

  2025-01-24

• Fields of study

  Medicine, Philosophy, Education

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.1017/S1478951524001330PMID 39851082
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  Open on Semantic Scholar

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  Semantic Scholar, PubMed

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