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Research Institute
Have a look at what we do at the Research Institute and join our research database to get information on conferences, seminars, and research on the link between spirituality and health
About
Everyone involved in the interdisciplinary field of spirituality and health care is very much aware that spirituality is a vital aspect of holistic health care, and that spirituality and religion contribute significantly to the health and wellbeing of patients. However, without proper research to back this statement, this will only remain a belief held by a select few.
The HospiVision Research Institute was founded in 2022, with the main purpose of exploring the link between spirituality and health through multi-, inter- and trans-disciplinary research. We envision a world where spirituality is embraced as an intrinsic aspect of the health and well-being of humanity, and an essential part of health care.
Our Objectives
- To create dedicated and on-going research capacity to develop knowledge and inform practices.
- To conduct and encourage high quality scientific research on the relationship between religion/spirituality and health.
- To encourage collaboration and foster intellectual humility amongst academics in the respective fields with the purpose of promoting multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary research.
- To establish relationships with national research entities as well as with international research institutions in the field of spirituality and health to increase collaboration in research and access to research findings.
- To host research workshops with the intention of encouraging the use of multiple methodologies in research on religion, spirituality, and health.
- To create platforms for sharing research results through Conferences, Workshops, Social media and Newsletters.
International Research Institutions for Spirituality and Health
- Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health at Duke University
- George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health (GWISH)
- Yale University Program on Medicine, Spirituality and Religion
- Initiative on Health, Religion, and Spirituality at Harvard University
- Centre for Spirituality, Health and Disability at the University of Aberdeen
- Research Institute for Spirituality and Health (RISH)
Books
Books
Proceedings of the 2nd Biennial South African Conference on Spirituality and Healthcare
- Information on this book
- Published with the permission of Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Spirituality, Healthcare and Health: A Practical Guide
Articles
Articles
- De la Porte, A., 2016, ‘Spirituality and healthcare: Towards holistic people-centred healthcare in South Africa’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 72(4), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v72i4.3127
- Oberholzer, A.E. 2019. Standing in awe of scientific healthcare, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 75(4), 7 pages. https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v75i4.5574
- Oberholzer, A.E. 2019. What are the different Christian churches teaching children about illness, pain and suffering? Pharos Journal of Theology, 100:1-12. https://www.pharosjot.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/article_14_vol_100_2019_unisa.pdf
- Oberholzer, A.E. 2016, Children’s experience of holiness in health care. Are we rendering effective spiritual care? HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies 72(4), 7 pages. https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v72i4.3454
- Rudolph, E.C. & Barnard, A. 2023. The Cinderella of positive psychology: spiritual well-being as an emerging dimension of flourishing in pastoral work, International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being 18:1. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17482631.2023.2170767
- Ratshikana-Moloko, M., Ayeni, O., Tsitsi, J.M., Wong, M.L., Jacobson, J.S., Neugut, A.I., Sobekwa, M., Joffe, M., Mmoledi, K., Blanchard, C.L., Mapanga, W., Ruff, P., Cubasch, H., O'Neil, D.S., Balboni, T.A. & Prigerson, H.G. 2020. Spiritual Care, Pain Reduction, and Preferred Place of Death Among Advanced Cancer Patients in Soweto, South Africa, Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 60(1):37-47. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0885392420300713
If you know of any resources that we can publish here, please contact us:
Email: research@hospivision.org.za
Cell phone: +27 82 562 5912
