Table 3.

Results concerning the provision of spiritual care in hospices

Issue	Results
The concept of spirituality	No homogenous concept of spirituality Spirituality includes religious beliefs as well as a free-spirit that exceeds religion Every patient understands spirituality as he or she likes
Rooms, rituals and symbols in hospices supporting spiritual end-of-life care	Silent room or chapel Special forms of therapy (aroma or music therapy) Christian symbols like crosses Sacraments Prayers and communal singing Personal belongings (like pictures that have a spiritual meaning)
Religious beliefs and diversity practices in hospices	Limited knowledge by full-time staff and volunteers regarding religious affiliations that were different than their own Especially when treating moslems they are afraid of doing something wrong
Practices supporting spirituality	Meditation Establishing trust and nearness Giving the opportunity to talk Listening Singing or praying together Offering alternative forms of therapy
Successful spiritual end-of-life care	To take away someone’s fear Acceptance of one’s own death independent of any particular religion or belief