Retrospective Cohort Study Discussion

Grand Canyon University A Retrospective Cohort Study Discussion

Spirituality, regardless of religion, is a very personal topic for most people. It can even be uncomfortable to discuss. However, because it is so personal, that speaks to the importance of spirituality in human life. The push, in healthcare, toward providing more holistic care and incorporating alternative care practices into patient care demonstrates the healthcare community’s acknowledgement of the value spirituality brings to people’s health and wellbeing. Additionally, this is why we inquire about religion and spirtuality upon admission, because spirituality impacts health. There have been many studies that reveal spirituality has a significant positive impact on health and wellbeing. Brian Udermann, PhD, reviewed twenty published studies that all confirmed having a strong spiritual commitment consistently coincided with lower blood pressures, among several other positive health effects (Udermann, 2000).