European Association for Palliative Care White Paper on spiritual care for people with neuro-oncological and neurodegenerative conditions: Integrative framework for practice, education, and research

Key Points

• This white paper aims to underline the importance of spiritual care in palliative settings for patients with neuro-oncological and neurodegenerative conditions.
• Developed an integrative framework for practice, education, and research in spiritual care.
• Highlighted the need for effective interventions tailored to patient needs.
• Emphasized that spiritual care is essential, not an optional element of palliative care.
• Identified the necessity for more research to validate screening tools and interventions.