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Review
. 2017 Jul/Sep;34(3):190-194.
doi: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000392.

Spirituality As a Coping Mechanism for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease

Diane Reynolds  1
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Review

Spirituality As a Coping Mechanism for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease

Diane Reynolds. J Christ Nurs. 2017 Jul/Sep.

Abstract

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that can render individuals totally disabled. Spiritual practices can help mitigate stress and provide a source of strength in PD. This article demonstrates a gap that exists between PD and spiritual coping specific research; discusses existing spiritual coping research in chronic illness; and explores the use of spirituality in managing PD care. Healthcare providers need to provide holistic care and explore mechanisms to assist individuals to manage the demands of living with PD.

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