July, 2019 | Transforming Chaplaincy

Working within a spiritual framework

July 3, 2019 nursing

Chris Barber, Visiting Lecturer (Learning Disabilities), Birmingham City University ( chris.barber@bcu.ac.uk ), offers tips for nurses on supporting patients in the spiritual aspects of their lives.
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What is known about the spirituality in older adults living in residential care facilities? An Integrative review

July 3, 2019 nursing

AIM: To synthesize evidence regarding the spiritual needs and care of older adults living in residential care facilities from the perspectives of older adults and nurses or caregivers. DESIGN: [...]
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The Meaning of Spirituality and Spiritual Well-Being among Thai Breast Cancer Patients: A Qualitative Study

July 3, 2019 palliative care

CONTEXT: Spirituality is the essence of a human being. Patients who have good spiritual well-being (SWB) will also have better quality of life. However, health-care providers usually under-assess [...]
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Stakeholder Perspectives on the Biopsychosocial and Spiritual Realities of Living With ALS: Implications for Palliative Care Teams

July 3, 2019 palliative care

CONTEXT: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is an all-encompassing, life-limiting disease, resulting in the eventual paralysis of all voluntary muscles and concurrent loss of independence. As [...]
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A scale to assess religious beliefs in end‐of‐life medical care

July 2, 2019 end of life

Background: Studies postulate that certain religious beliefs related to medical care influence the end‐of‐life (EOL) medical decision making and care of patients with advanced cancer. Because to [...]
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