Incorporation of holistic and spiritual approach in geriatric care - sharing experience at Rumah Ehsan

• Main Authors: Shalihin, Mohd Shaiful Ehsan, Kating, Zuraini, Aidid, Edre, Mohamad Zahir, Mohd Zulkifli, Wan Mamat, Wan Hasliza
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: AL-QIYAM Centre for Scientific Research and Studies 2022
• Subjects: BPC Science and Technology in Islam; BPL Islamic education; H Social Sciences (General); R Medicine (General); RT Nursing
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/98056/7/98056_Incorporation%20of%20holistic%20and%20spiritual%20approach%20in%20geriatric%20care.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/98056/; http://journal.al-qiyam.net/index.php/my1

The geriatric population is increasing in trend worldwide. Therefore, more morbidities would be expected to occur and be detected, including deterioration of cognitive health among the older population. Dementia will cause a reduced quality of life for the patient and their caretaker. Nevertheless,...