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August 4, 2026Journal of Clinical Sleep MedicineOpen Access

The need to integrate spirituality into sleep medicine as a dimension of whole-person, person-centered care

Rupsha Singh Christina M. Puchalski Alexander Moreira-Almeida Brian Merry David H. Rosmarin Harold G. Koenig Chandra L. Jackson

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To examine the integration of spirituality within sleep medicine as a vital component of whole-person care.
Explored historical and cultural perspectives of sleep and spirituality across societies.
Discussed the biopsychosocial-spiritual model from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
Analyzed prevalence of religious and spiritual beliefs globally in relation to sleep experiences.
Identified that sleep-related spiritual experiences are common, with 53% of US adults reporting such experiences.
Highlighted a gap between contemporary sleep medicine, which is largely biomedical, and the holistic frameworks that include spirituality.
Emphasized the interconnectedness of physical, mental, social, and spiritual dimensions in influencing sleep health outcomes.

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The paper explores spirituality's role in enhancing health outcomes in sleep medicine, highlighting its significance in person-centered care.

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Singh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a758b79847ab6d26c01edec https://doi.org/10.1007/s44470-026-00137-0

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