Keywords

complementary alternative medicine (CAM), nursing, prayer, religion, spiritual care

 

Authors

  1. Kim-Godwin, YeounSoo

Abstract

A Korean-born U.S. nurse educator shares a perspective on prayer in clinical settings in South Korea and asks what appropriate, ethical prayer practice should be in the United States. A review of research on prayer for health and in nursing practice is offered, concluding with evidence-based suggestions for prayer with and for patients in clinical settings