What is spirituality and why is it important in healthcare settings? According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, spirituality is a belief in a power far greater than humans can imagine; spirituality is a sense and an awareness that humans are connected to the world and all its creatures. "It's the way you find meaning, hope, comfort, and inner peace in your life" (Ehrlich, 2011, p
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There are definite advantages to becoming familiar with patients' spirituality, and those include two insights: a) Studies show that religious convictions affect the decisions of healthcare professionals. While a Jehovah's Witness family may not want the doctor to withdraw the support of a ventilator from their dying grandfather, given that a "miracle" still could happen, a chaplain well-versed in spirituality could convince them that allowing grandfather to have "a peaceful death" and "union with God" was in itself a miracle (Puchalski, 2001, p
TWO (c). Spiritual competence cannot be achieved when a "…shallow hit-and-run approach" is employed; while it's basic to teach a nurse how to use email, that nurse may need "mentoring" in order to achieve a "holistic spiritual" competency (Raffay, 2010, p
Aristotle classed the sciences under the heads of physics, mathematics, and theology," or "those which concern nature, number and quantity, and that which concerns God." (Hodge, 2002) Theology is a systematic examination, in other words of particular truths about God within a tradition or a culture
Spirituality is distinct from religion and it is, in fact, a secular concern that, when taught correctly, is as important schools and communities as the development of children's cognitive, physical, social and emotional competences and skills. In a practical way, spirituality can be categorized into three elements and each of these elements can be practically addressed by teacher and parent: Spirituality emphasizes the connectedness of all things (people as well as other life-forms) Spirituality involves making ethical and compassionate choices, Spirituality is symbolized by introspective, reflective, and analytical meaning for making a better self and a better world and for understanding the beauty and depth of world and others (Vialle, Lysaght & Verenikina, 2005) By addressing each of these elements in turn, the parent and teacher help the child become a healthier, more attractive and vibrant human being
Spiritual activity may be related to existential or to metaphysical subjects and involves introspection, reflection, and, often, a sense of connectedness to others or the universe. (Goddard, 1995,-Page 809) Spirituality then encompasses as many aspects as religion, but from a different perspective, approach, and practice
However, even long before that, he was in sway to "demon of petty crime, a juvenile delinquent" delightfully "playing right into the stereotype of the perfidious Irish Catholic," much to the horror of the 'good' Church of England British men and women who surrounded him. (Hendra, 30) the husband of the woman with whom the young Hendra was having an affair, however, was a pious Catholic congregant, and a believer in the power of salvation
(Miner-Williams, 2006) (Lane, 2005) Clinical experiences in which individuals and families both express need and communicate frustration with regard to spiritual needs, that are not being met are common, (Taylor & Mamier, 2005) (McEwen, 2005)but holistic focus in both nursing and the broader medical community is changing this phenomena and offering research and standards for addressing spirituality as a crucial human aspect. (Buck, 2006) (Baldacchino, 2006) (Ross, 2006) (Wilfred, 2006) (Delgado, 2006) (Sawatzky & Pesut, 2005) A recent clinical experience of my own demonstrates the fundamental need for realistic clinical standards and practices for guidance with regard to recognizing and honoring spirituality with patients and caregivers
(Miner-Williams, 2006) (Lane, 2005) Clinical experiences in which individuals and families both express need and communicate frustration with regard to spiritual needs, that are not being met are common, (Taylor & Mamier, 2005) (McEwen, 2005)but holistic focus in both nursing and the broader medical community is changing this phenomena and offering research and standards for addressing spirituality as a crucial human aspect. (Buck, 2006) (Baldacchino, 2006) (Ross, 2006) (Wilfred, 2006) (Delgado, 2006) (Sawatzky & Pesut, 2005) A recent clinical experience of my own demonstrates the fundamental need for realistic clinical standards and practices for guidance with regard to recognizing and honoring spirituality with patients and caregivers
A strong spiritual connection may improve one's sense of satisfaction with life or enable accommodation to disability. (Delgado, 2006) Nurses are particularly fundamental in their role as direct care givers to aide in bridging the gap between patients and medical care with regard to spirituality and its importance during pinnacle periods of health and/or illness
(Pesut, 2006) Clarification of spirituality, and the development of modalities and plans to address it in a functional way within a care giving experience is an essential current trend and is in dire need. (Miner-Williams, 2006) (Lane, 2005) Clinical experiences in which individuals and families both express need and communicate frustration with regard to spiritual needs, that are not being met are common, (Taylor & Mamier, 2005) (McEwen, 2005)but holistic focus in both nursing and the broader medical community is changing this phenomena and offering research and standards for addressing spirituality as a crucial human aspect
(Pesut, 2006) Clarification of spirituality, and the development of modalities and plans to address it in a functional way within a care giving experience is an essential current trend and is in dire need. (Miner-Williams, 2006) (Lane, 2005) Clinical experiences in which individuals and families both express need and communicate frustration with regard to spiritual needs, that are not being met are common, (Taylor & Mamier, 2005) (McEwen, 2005)but holistic focus in both nursing and the broader medical community is changing this phenomena and offering research and standards for addressing spirituality as a crucial human aspect
(Pesut, 2006) Clarification of spirituality, and the development of modalities and plans to address it in a functional way within a care giving experience is an essential current trend and is in dire need. (Miner-Williams, 2006) (Lane, 2005) Clinical experiences in which individuals and families both express need and communicate frustration with regard to spiritual needs, that are not being met are common, (Taylor & Mamier, 2005) (McEwen, 2005)but holistic focus in both nursing and the broader medical community is changing this phenomena and offering research and standards for addressing spirituality as a crucial human aspect
To neglect spirituality would be to leave out a core aspect of the whole of a person and further challenge their wellness. (Pesut, 2006) Clarification of spirituality, and the development of modalities and plans to address it in a functional way within a care giving experience is an essential current trend and is in dire need
(Miner-Williams, 2006) (Lane, 2005) Clinical experiences in which individuals and families both express need and communicate frustration with regard to spiritual needs, that are not being met are common, (Taylor & Mamier, 2005) (McEwen, 2005)but holistic focus in both nursing and the broader medical community is changing this phenomena and offering research and standards for addressing spirituality as a crucial human aspect. (Buck, 2006) (Baldacchino, 2006) (Ross, 2006) (Wilfred, 2006) (Delgado, 2006) (Sawatzky & Pesut, 2005) A recent clinical experience of my own demonstrates the fundamental need for realistic clinical standards and practices for guidance with regard to recognizing and honoring spirituality with patients and caregivers
(Miner-Williams, 2006) (Lane, 2005) Clinical experiences in which individuals and families both express need and communicate frustration with regard to spiritual needs, that are not being met are common, (Taylor & Mamier, 2005) (McEwen, 2005)but holistic focus in both nursing and the broader medical community is changing this phenomena and offering research and standards for addressing spirituality as a crucial human aspect. (Buck, 2006) (Baldacchino, 2006) (Ross, 2006) (Wilfred, 2006) (Delgado, 2006) (Sawatzky & Pesut, 2005) A recent clinical experience of my own demonstrates the fundamental need for realistic clinical standards and practices for guidance with regard to recognizing and honoring spirituality with patients and caregivers
Spirituality is often equated with religiosity and then fundamentally neglected in medical care, as a result of the perceived need to limit potential sensitive and personal discussion, especially with regard to differences of opinion regarding beliefs and practices between all individuals involved. (Tanyi, 2006) Yet, religion and religious beliefs are only a very small part of spirituality and there are a number of nursing interventions that have little if nothing to do with religion and a great deal to do with holistic health and wellness
(Pesut, 2006) Clarification of spirituality, and the development of modalities and plans to address it in a functional way within a care giving experience is an essential current trend and is in dire need. (Miner-Williams, 2006) (Lane, 2005) Clinical experiences in which individuals and families both express need and communicate frustration with regard to spiritual needs, that are not being met are common, (Taylor & Mamier, 2005) (McEwen, 2005)but holistic focus in both nursing and the broader medical community is changing this phenomena and offering research and standards for addressing spirituality as a crucial human aspect
(Miner-Williams, 2006) (Lane, 2005) Clinical experiences in which individuals and families both express need and communicate frustration with regard to spiritual needs, that are not being met are common, (Taylor & Mamier, 2005) (McEwen, 2005)but holistic focus in both nursing and the broader medical community is changing this phenomena and offering research and standards for addressing spirituality as a crucial human aspect. (Buck, 2006) (Baldacchino, 2006) (Ross, 2006) (Wilfred, 2006) (Delgado, 2006) (Sawatzky & Pesut, 2005) A recent clinical experience of my own demonstrates the fundamental need for realistic clinical standards and practices for guidance with regard to recognizing and honoring spirituality with patients and caregivers