The ‘Connection’ Health Care Providers Make with Dying Patients

Harrington, Ann

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“…Previous research shows that, when faced with a crisis, people often turn to spirituality or religion as they search for meaning, hope and love (Harrington , , Penman et al . ).…”

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A mixed method thematic review: the importance of hope to the dying patient

Broadhurst

Harrington

2015

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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“…Previous research shows that, when faced with a crisis, people often turn to spirituality or religion as they search for meaning, hope and love (Harrington , , Penman et al . ).…”

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confidence: 99%

A mixed method thematic review: the importance of hope to the dying patient

Broadhurst

Harrington

2015

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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“…In a chapter from a book, not included in the literature search, Harrington (2006) identifies an important theme in care from her research, this is the recognition of and regard for the patient. She termed this theme as ‘their space’.…”

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Practice development in aged care nursing of older people: the perspective of ageing and spiritual care

Mackinlay

2008

Int J Older People Nursing

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This third paper on older people nursing and spirituality moves beyond the literature reviewed in the two previous papers, exploring directions for the practice and continuing research in this field. Issues of chronic illness challenge nurses working with older people to focus on continuing health promotion and opportunities for spiritual promotion of resilience and transcendence. The changes from monocultural to multicultural societies challenge nurses to know how to provide culturally and faith appropriate care. The extension of palliative care to the needs of those growing older and dying is noted as an important area for developing spiritual care. It is asserted that spiritual assessment forms a basis for the provision of spiritual care for all of these themes. Ethical perspectives of older people nursing must be carefully addressed as frail and vulnerable older people struggle with issues of compromised autonomy. Further research should focus on spirituality as seen through the eyes of older people and examine the interface between nurses and patients, where the relationship becomes the guiding basis for practice. Education in nursing courses and through continuing programmes of education is needed to ensure adequate understanding of spirituality in the nursing role.

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“…Currently, the conceptual understanding of spirituality has expanded to include connections amongst human beings, with nature and with their God [3,4] . This definition implies that, while spirituality is related to personal discovery and self-reflection, it also encompasses the ability to see beyond the self and become more than the physical person.…”

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Motivations driving spiritual engagement based on a phenomenological study of spirituality amongst palliative care clients and caregivers

Penman

2012

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Objective: The attention given to spirituality has dramatically increased, especially in contemporary western society, because of its significant link to good health and well-being. Spirituality has relevance for individuals with life-limiting conditions. It is heightened when individuals encounter this predicament. The purpose of this research was to determine the essence of the lived experience of spirituality and spiritual engagement from the perspective of palliative care clients and caregivers. One of the objectives was to understand the reasons why they engage in spiritual matters and this is the focus of the paper. Methods:A qualitative approach, based on van Manen's theoretical framework of hermeneutic phenomenology, was chosen for this research. This approach enabled human experience to be studied as it was lived and examined to the fullest breadth, depth and extent through a dynamic interplay of several research activities. In-depth interviews of four (4) palliative care clients and ten (10) caregivers from regional and rural Australia provided rich experiential discourse of what motivated them to engage in spiritual matters. Results:The driving force that motivated the study participants to engage in spirituality was the benefits they might derive in the process of spiritual engagement. The motivations for spiritual engagement could be categorised as intrinsic and/or extrinsic. Intrinsic motivation, defined as the innate propensity to engage one's interest in spirituality and satisfy spiritual needs, included "to have peace and acceptance", "to seek healing", "to be able to cope", and "to find positive meaning in illness and suffering". Extrinsic motivation, which comes from external influences and events that constitute the incentives and consequences to pursue spirituality, included "to communicate love and concern", "to better care for the loved one", "to build intimate relationships", and "to provide comfort to others". Once the drive or motivation arose, behavior was energised to engage in spiritual matters, reaping both self-serving and altruistic benefits.Conclusions: Spirituality provided many real and potential benefits for those who engaged in it. Simply put, it helped participants cope. It becomes imperative for nurses and other health professionals to pay attention to these phenomena. The implications of this study relate to clinical practice and the educational preparation of nurses and other health professionals involved in caring for people with life-limiting conditions.

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The ‘Connection’ Health Care Providers Make with Dying Patients

Cited by 17 publications

References 35 publications

A mixed method thematic review: the importance of hope to the dying patient

A mixed method thematic review: the importance of hope to the dying patient

Practice development in aged care nursing of older people: the perspective of ageing and spiritual care

Motivations driving spiritual engagement based on a phenomenological study of spirituality amongst palliative care clients and caregivers

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