October, 2017 | Transforming Chaplaincy

Reconciliation through Narrative: Toward a Theology of Spiritual Care in Public Health Care Practice

October 3, 2017 spiritual care, theology

In the West, chaplains are often employed by state mandated and state funded health care institutions. Because such western institutions are predicated upon the principles of secular liberalism, [...]
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Screening for Spiritual Struggle in an Adolescent Transgender Clinic: Feasibility and Acceptability

October 3, 2017 pediatrics, spiritual distress

Spiritual struggles are associated with poorer health outcomes, including depression, which has higher prevalence among transgender individuals than the general population. This study’s objective [...]
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Hospital Characteristics Affecting HealthCare Chaplaincy and the Provision of Chaplaincy Care in the United States: 2004 vs. 2016

October 3, 2017 administration, Professionalization

This study replicates, expands and analyzes a 2004 survey examining six hospital characteristics influencing three measures of chaplain employment in large, small, for-profit and nonprofit [...]
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Spiritual/Religious Distress Is Associated with Pain Catastrophizing and Interference in Veterans with Chronic Pain

October 3, 2017 pain, spiritual distress, veterans

ABSTRACT: Objective: Few studies have examined relations between one important aspect of spiritual/religious functioning—spiritual distress—and pain-related outcomes, and none has examined how [...]
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An e-Chart Review of Chaplains’ Interventions and Outcomes: A Quality Improvement and Documentation Practice Enhancement Project

October 2, 2017 measurement, Professionalization

Abstract: In Canada, the spiritual care landscape in health care settings is becoming more regulated and standardized documentation is part of this rigorous environment. Staff chaplains at The [...]
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Monthly Archive for: "October, 2017"

Reconciliation through Narrative: Toward a Theology of Spiritual Care in Public Health Care Practice

Screening for Spiritual Struggle in an Adolescent Transgender Clinic: Feasibility and Acceptability

Hospital Characteristics Affecting HealthCare Chaplaincy and the Provision of Chaplaincy Care in the United States: 2004 vs. 2016

Spiritual/Religious Distress Is Associated with Pain Catastrophizing and Interference in Veterans with Chronic Pain

An e-Chart Review of Chaplains’ Interventions and Outcomes: A Quality Improvement and Documentation Practice Enhancement Project