Keywords
Acompañamiento espiritual
Cuidados Paliativos
Espiritualidad
Atención Dirigida al Paciente
Final de Vida
Cuidado Terminal Spiritual intelligence
Spiritual support
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Abstract
This article explores the importance of spiritual intelligence in the palliative care process for oncological and terminally ill patients in the final stage of life. Through a clinical case, it analyzes how spiritual intelligence can be a valuable tool in helping patients find meaning and purpose in their existence.
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