Conclusion There are many different

Conclusion There are many different understandings of spirituality from the theoretical healthcare perspective. I agree that the definitions are varied and it is difficult to arrive at a consensus. However, I have argued that there are some common ideas that run through the confusion that can be used as points of orientation. Even though the term is vague and diffused, such that some people would rather talk about good patient-centered care, spirituality is important, useful and functional in healthcare. There is not, and there is no need for, any kind of unitary and universal definition or essence of spirituality. The vagueness and lack of clarity surrounding the term is its strength and value. Instead of focusing on finding a universal definition for spirituality in the healthcare context, it is more beneficial to understand the connotations of its related concepts, the tasks they perform, the languages in which they are situated, and the people and contexts in which they are used. This approach enables healthcare professionals to be flexible, while being specific at the same time, in addressing the diverse needs of people in crisis.