Developing the H-5, a Quantifiable Spiritual Assessment for Hospice Care

Stacey Michelle Morgan, Brianne Reimer Kruger, George Fitchett, Providence Hospice, Providence Health and Services, Department of Portland Providence Medical Center, Providence Health and Services, Department of Providence PACE, Providence Health and Services, Department of Religion, Health and Human Values, Rush University Medical Center

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on April 29, 2026

Abstract

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Ahead of Print.
ObjectiveTo develop a quantifiable spiritual assessment model that identifies spiritual concerns in patients and families receiving hospice care.MethodA survey of interdisciplinary colleagues was conducted at a large hospice program to discover strengths ...