Integration of Spirituality in Medical Education in Iran: A Qualitative Exploration of Requirements

Table 3

Codes and categories associated with capacities theme.

Theme	Category	Codes
Capacities	Rich background and backup	Profound need for spirituality and several experiences suggesting it
		National religious capacity
		Rich sources and prominent scholars
		Rich Islamic literature, especially shiite, in this area
	Perceived clinical need	Spiritual peace for patients
		Spiritual nature of treatment
		Intense need for spirituality in treatment
		Several experiences and guidance
		Better acceptance and tolerance of illness by spiritual people
		Simple and effective spiritual primary care
	Right context of medical education for change	Capacity for topics such as ethics and knowledge
		Medical science familiar with change and development
		Legal support for changes in educational system
		Evidence from reputable international universities