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Spirituality or psychosis?--An exploration of the criteria that nurses use to evaluate spiritual-type experiences reported by patients.

Int J Nurs Stud February 1, 2003 DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7489(02)00061-5 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Key points Argues that nurses need clear, culturally sensitive criteria to evaluate spiritual-type experiences, proposing a framework to differentiate spiritual experiences from psychosis and improve assessment accuracy.

Abstract

Spirituality or psychosis?--An exploration of the criteria that nurses use to evaluate spiritual-type experiences reported by patients.