Research & Resources
The Spiritual Care team gathered at Cedars-Sinai in March 2018 to discuss issues revolving around patient care and spirituality. These 5 videos capture some of the proceedings of the conference titled, "New Frontiers in Spiritual Care Research: Applying and Integrating New Research Findings into Clinical Practice."
Overview of New Research
A consensus looks at what spiritual care research healthcare chaplains consider a priority.
Oncology Patients
Distinguishing between patients' spiritual distress, spiritual wellbeing and spiritual pain during cancer treatment.
Chaplains' Impact
The chaplain's role in palliative care for outpatients with advanced cancer.
Adolescent Spirituality
How adolescents' spirituality affected their adherence to airway clearance treatment for cystic fibrosis.
Chaplains as Researchers
A forward-looking panel examines the experience of chaplains as researchers.
Chaplains Help in Many Ways
In their monthly newsletter, The Source, The Joint Commission has written about how chaplains contribute to patient satisfaction and well-being.
Clinical Pastoral Education
Cedars-Sinai's accredited ACPE clinical pastoral education program provides rigorous training and patient interaction.
Have Questions or Need Help?
Call the Spiritual Care team Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm PT, or send a message. You can also visit our offices, which are on the Plaza Level, between the North and South towers, next to the chapel.