Spirituality In Patient Care: Why How When & WhatThis handbook for health professionals interested in identifying and addressing the spiritual needs of patients has been significantly revised and expanded. Since the first edition was written, there has been increased research on the relationships among religion, spirituality, and health, and further discussions on the application of these findings to clinical practice. Koenig addresses the whys, hows, whens, and whats of patient-centered integration of spirituality into patient care, including details on the health-related sacred traditions for each major religious group. He provides healthcare professionals with the training necessary to screen patients sensitively and competently for spiritual needs, begin to communicate with patients about these issues, and learn when to refer patients to trained spiritual-care professionals who can address spiritual needs. New sections specifically address mental-health professionals, nurses, chaplains and pastoral counselors, social workers, and occupational and physical therapists. -- From publisher's description. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
HOW TO INCLUDE SPIRITUALITY | 20 |
WHEN TO INCLUDE SPIRITUALITY | 33 |
WHAT MIGHT RESULT? | 45 |
BOUNDARIES AND BARRIERS | 59 |
WHEN RELIGION IS HARMFUL | 77 |
RESOURCES ON SPIRITUALITY AND HEALTH | 88 |
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