The Efficacy of Spiritual Care Intervention on Readmissions of Hospitalized Patients Receiving Palliative Care: A Quasi-Experimental Pilot Study Proposal

Gary G. Creech, Rebecca L. Bieck, Betsy X. Bolint, Jennifer L. Derrick, April D. Lanz, Jacek T. Soroka, Sara H. Suleman, Department of Spiritual Care, Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Minnesota, Department of Cardiology, Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Minnesota, Department of Palliative Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Minnesota, Department of Administration, Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Minnesota

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on July 01, 2026

Abstract

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Ahead of Print.
IntroductionHospital readmissions in the US place a considerable burden on patients and their caregivers. Our study will investigate whether spiritual intervention during a patient’s hospital stay contributes to lower rates of readmissions 30 days after ...