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“Addressing spirituality was fundamental to a palliative care [team] providing compassionate and holistic care” (Seccareccia & Brown, 2009, p. 805). Spiritual care can be implemented into this situation to support this patient and his family. Nawawi, Balboni & Balboni (2012) found that “patients experiencing life-threatening illness want the medical team to address their [religion/ spiritual] as part of medical care” (p. 271). As Spear (2014b) identified spiritual care “encompasses the emotional benefits of informal support from relatives and friends, participation in religious or other groups and more formal support from an individual trained in pastoral care”. Franck told the spiritual care associate that humour plays a big role in his family but it becomes useless because of his illness and he wishes he can get this good feeling back to the family and also Mary is frustrated and upset with Frank not being open to discuss about their future.
A study found that “spirituality has to do with connectedness with the continuum of life and of energy in the universe” (Seccareccia & Brown, 2009, p. 807). With the use of spiritual care, it can be reassures the patient that his family still loves him no matter what and also ensures access and opportunities for clients and family to address their spiritual, emotional, and religious need and aspirations (SJCG, 2014). In addition, studies have found that with spiritual well-being has been clearly linked to a lower level of anxiety and depression (Benito et al., 2013, p. 2). According to Nawawi et al. (2012), “most patients with advanced disease hold [religion/ spiritual] as an important dimension within their experience of life-threatening disease” (p. 270). When facing ...
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Identify what the patient’s goal will look like.
To help Frank identify what his end goal will look like. First, he will need a closer family in order plan the goal. Mary should be getting more support and have a clear idea and plans for their future, especially the financial pieces because that is also the primary causes of Mary’s frustration.
As the counsellor, I wound set up a meeting with Frank, Mary, and other family members that Frank preferred to include in the meeting to talk about their concerns and future. Before the meeting, I need to identify which family member he would like to see them to show up in the meeting with the palliative care team in order to get a more comprehensive side of the family’s stories. During the meeting, Frank and Mary talks about the concerns about their future plan and Frank’s desire to return home.
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The assessment tool that I plan to use in this intervention is the biopsychosocial spiritual assessment tool. This assessment tool will give me a good impression of what Marcel is dealing with. This assessment tool will give me information such as some of Marcel’s background information, such as age, mender, and ethnicity. This assessment tool will also give me some insight on Marcel’s childhood. Some of the things he may have experienced in that time in his life that has caused a negative effect on his life and if some of those experiences are connected to the problem that he is having. This assessment tool will also address some of Marcel’s family background. This information is important because it may show some of the
Describe the spiritual practices you would use to prepare yourself to begin a spiritual care conversation with this patient. Tell us how these spiritual practices relate to important aspects of your spiritual journey and formation. The spiritual practices I would use to prepare myself with a spiritual care conversation with Mr. Yu who is dying would require be vulnerable and willing to make some mistakes to begin a spiritual care conversation. First like Steve in the example I would approach the oldest son or whoever seems to be willing to talk to me about Mr. Yu. It would depend upon who was willing to engage me in conversation when I walked in the room and introduced myself. There are stages in dying. Some people who are dying
Relying exclusively on faith healing and avoiding or delaying conventional treatment for a serious illness like cancer may have serious consequences. Death, disability or other unpleasant outcomes have occurred when faith healing was selected instead of conventional care for serious injuries or illnesses.
This paper will discuss three different religions that a health care provider may care for in the nursing field. It will discuss the spiritual perspective, as well as the critical components of healing, such as through prayer and meditation. The writer will give a brief summary of each religions belief. The three religions that will be discussed in this paper are Native American, Hinduism, and Buddhism. This paper will discuss what is important to people who are cared for of a particular faith by the health care provider who may have an entirely different belief system. The writer will discuss how a patient may view a health care provider who puts aside his or her own beliefs in the interest of the beliefs and practices of the patient that is being cared for. The writer of this paper is of Christian belief and will compare her beliefs of faith and healing with the three previously mentioned religions.
The understanding of health and the process of healing in regard to the religious belief of individuals goes beyond the realm of spirituality (Suzanne, 2008). Health is believed by every religion as the most important value at which insights can be created, and as well a practical means at which the health of individuals can be promoted. The secular perspective of religion is considered a contributing factor which broadens the unique religious contribution and individual’s concern to spiritual dimensions. However, the essay to be discussed is on the issue of the spiritual perspective of individuals from different religious faith, and our main religious focus will be on the Buddhist religion, Sikh religion and the Baha’i religious faith. Elaborations will also be made on the practices that hasten healing practice on each of these faiths and the role of healthcare providers in the provision of care to these patients.
Throughout history, it seems that medicine and spirituality have been linked in many circumstances. In a study looking at the use of complementary and alternative therapies in cardiac patients, spiritual healing was one of many practices patient sought to utilize. In another study, 29% of participants chose to use prayer or premeditation as a way to cope with their chronic illness. In both studies, prayer or meditation was more likely to be used by individuals who had a large social network, as well as support from another person in the same health situation. Based on these studies, it seems that many individuals (not just cardiovascular patients) turn to their spirituality in times of health distress.
There is evidence suggesting that attention to one’s spirituality influences the ability to cope with illness, help in the prevention of illn...
In healthcare organizations, medical staff must conform to their hospital and their country’s code of conduct. Not only do they have to meet set standards, they must also take their patient into consideration. When making a decision upon a patient, medical staff must recognize religious backgrounds and spiritual beliefs. By understanding a patients’ beliefs and their belief system, a medical worker can give the patient their deserved medical assistance without overstepping boundaries or coming off as offensive. The practices and beliefs of four religions will be articulated throughout this essay to fully understand how religion can either help or hinder the healing process.
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...locking out the idea. Spirituality also assists in fostering a healthy patient. Many individuals believe in a higher power and therefore we as nurses should encourage that connection when we see it being made. Spiritual connections are a way to give the patient an outlet. They are able to express themselves and rely on something other than physical care and diagnoses. They are about to look to this higher being for encouragement, peace, and healing.
Doctors, nurses and other providers are challenged on a daily basis in an attempt to consider and assimilate their patient’s different religious backgrounds and beliefs. The recent trends and strong indications of religious vitality and diversity present a pressing need to recognize various faith traditions in healthcare ethics (Reimer-Kirkham, Grypma, & Terblanche, 2013). Christianity and Buddhism, two of the most widely practiced religions today, bring their own viewpoints concerning healthcare. These religious beliefs may have similar ideas with regards to illness and healing. However, the differences in health practices and the approach to achieving optimal
Spiritual health is the capacity and ability to seek, experience, and express meaning and purpose in our lives often through love, hope, gratitude, forgiveness, peace, and community in order to enjoy a sense of the Sacred (as you understand it). Spiritual health provides the sense that life is meaningful and has a purpose and is defined by the ethics, morals and values that guide you and give meaning and direction to your life.
According to Hutchison (2015), “religion is symbolic patterns that consists of values, beliefs, behaviors and experiences” (p. 184). I personal conceptualize spirituality as a vital role in my life that helps me during a time of sickness, forgiveness, and needed guidance. Spirituality helps guide me throughout life during the difficult times I have encountered. Spirituality impacts my life in positive ways that influence and regulate my behavior and health. Health is very important to me; I believe the spirit can heal a person from their sickness. It seems that the spirit heals me every time I pray to be healed from sickness. The spirit gives me strength at a time of weakness. When I feel at my lowest point in life I call on the spirit to pick