Holistic care addresses the physical, psychologic, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of the patient. The spiritual dimension, however, is frequently overlooked by health care providers. The development of spiritual well-being is crucial in helping the person with AIDS find meaning in life and death. Assessing spiritual needs of persons with AIDS and promoting their spirituality are important nursing roles.
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Teri-Ann C. Peri (1995) studied this question.