%0 Journal Article
%T A Qualitative Pilot Study of Spirituality in Long
%A Elena Gillespie
%J Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/1542305019853588
%X Increased spirituality occurring after acquired brain injury is a part of post traumatic growth (PTG). Participants were asked about their spirituality, and their responses were analyzed. Eighty-one percent exhibited a moderate spiritual impact on their recovery. Studies suggest that patients¡¯ spiritual needs are not being met, and chaplains are being underutilized. Trust and a sense of presence are essential to encouraging PTG, and, by fully utilizing the skills of our chaplain colleagues, could improve PTG
%K Acquired brain injury
%K post traumatic growth
%K spirituality
%K rehabilitation stages
%K qualitative
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1542305019853588