Manuscript describing methods and outcomes of IRB approved study on this manual development is currently in preparation.
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Kestenbaum A, Shields M, James J, Hocker W, Morgan S, Karve S, Rabow MW, Dunn LB. What Impact Do Chaplains Have? A Pilot Study of Spiritual AIM for Advanced Cancer Patients in Outpatient Palliative Care. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2017 Nov;54(5):707-714.
Association of Professional Chaplains (2021) Standards for Professional Certification. Accessed 26 October 2021.
Responses provided by study participants via free-text responses and self-identification.
Rubric inspired by Fitchett, G. Assessing Spiritual Needs, Academic Renewal Press, 2002.
