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<p>Spiritual care offers significant benefits to hospice patients and caregivers. However, disparities exist in the perceived quality of spiritual care among African-American caregivers. We interviewed bereaved caregivers of African-American decedents, their chaplains and clergy, and conducted a medical record review to explore the sources of spiritual care that support well-being for African-American patients and caregivers in hospice. We found that both chaplains and clergy supported social and spiritual well-being, whereas other hospice team members were seen as responsible for the hospice environment and physical well-being. Church congregations and families were most involved in providing social and emotional support.</p>

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It Takes a Village: Sources of Spiritual Care in Hospice That Support the Well-being of African-American Hospice Patients and Their Caregivers in the USA

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    2026年1月18日

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  • Denise D. Quigley,
  • Sara G. McCleskey,
  • Jason Lesandrini,
  • Natalie McNeal,
  • Nabeel Qureshi

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Spiritual care offers significant benefits to hospice patients and caregivers. However, disparities exist in the perceived quality of spiritual care among African-American caregivers. We interviewed bereaved caregivers of African-American decedents, their chaplains and clergy, and conducted a medical record review to explore the sources of spiritual care that support well-being for African-American patients and caregivers in hospice. We found that both chaplains and clergy supported social and spiritual well-being, whereas other hospice team members were seen as responsible for the hospice environment and physical well-being. Church congregations and families were most involved in providing social and emotional support.