Replenishing the Spiritual Needs in Patients with Infaust Prognosis in Praguean and the Central Bohemian Region´s Hospitals (Research Note)

Abstract

Abstract:Objective: The aim of our research was to determine the current situation at Praguean hospitals and hospitals of the Central Bohemia Region regarding the replenishing of spiritual needs in patients with infaust (unfavorable) prognosis. Design: Pilot study.

A Thematic Analysis of Dimensions of Spiritual Care

“…[ 89 ] Supporting the dying patient. Supporting the dying patient is possible by paying attention to the patient's wishes and demands for the end of life,[ 16 ] paying attention to the patient's fear and concern about death (clarification about the death,[ 44 47 ] talking about the patient's worries and fears,[ 47 ] helping reduce the patient's fear,[ 54 ] paying attention to the patient's need for survival,[ 27 ] and accept death,[ 47 54 58 ] supporting spiritual and rituals end of life care,[ 37 50 54 ] preparing the patient for the end of life (reviewing the life,[ 47 ] completing business, and active preparation for death[ 62 82 ]), providing conditions for a comfort death (emphasizing the nature and presence of God,[ 42 ] and solace[ 49 ]), being and accompanying with the dying patient,[ 37 ] and cleaning the deceased. [ 90 91 ] Acceptance of death is independent of any religion or belief.…”

“…Establishing effective and supportive communication with the patient. Establishing effective and supportive communication with the patient define as providing psychological support,[ 8 10 21 ] establishing trust (establishing sense of safety in the patient,[ 8 10 17 27 43 47 48 54 58 59 ] give priority to the pat,[ 17 ] responsiveness to the patient,[ 17 53 ] accepting the patient,[ 17 ] and using the full power to improve the patient[ 24 ]), paying attention to the patient,[ 17 34 39 ] always being available to the patient (establishing a stable relationship,[ 60 ] presence with patient,[ 19 26 53 ] promptness in responding to the patient,[ 34 ] providing compassionate touch,[ 10 16 39 40 41 53 ] developing honesty,[ 8 10 ] and developing confidentiality),[ 42 ] avoiding fanaticism (acceptance of a wide range of spiritual beliefs,[ 43 ] remain open to patient's beliefs,[ 39 ] and respect different views[ 48 ]), avoiding judgment,[ 17 34 48 61 ] caring as a critic friend (helping the patient find meaning in illness,[ 10 17 24 31 47 55 ] helping the patient find meaning in life,[ 8 27 31 47 62 ] reflect back on his life,[ 55 ] resolving unsolved problems,[ 55 ] sharing one's own life experiences,[…”