The Missing Voice: Incorporating the Hindu Community in Developing Inclusive Chaplaincy

Abstract

This manuscript highlights potential barriers hospitalized Hindu patients and caregivers living in the United States encounter while accessing chaplaincy care. Community-based participatory research is suggested to foster partnerships between chaplains and the Hindu community in developing evidence-based, inclusive models of pastoral care.

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Hinduism chaplaincy community-based participatory research diversity equity and inclusion COVID-19 pandemic

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