worldview
Henrietta Ayinor : Topic 1 DQ 1
Spirituality in my worldview has a great connection with faith, and a search for meaning and purpose in life, connection with others and surpassing Oneself. This results in s sense of inner peace and wellbeing. A strong spiritual connection may improve can improve an individual's sense of satisfaction with life or enable accommodation to disability (Delgado 2005)
Phenwan et al. (2019) Spirituality is the essence of a human being The meaning of life, feeling of connectedness to the transcendental phenomena such as the universe or God. This connectedness may or may not be part of any religions. It is also part of comprehensive palliative care, defined by the World Health Organization. An individual's spiritual well-being is a feeling of one's contentment that stems from their inner self and is related to their quality of life
SSorajjakool (2017) Religious beliefs and customs can significantly shape a nurse- patients relationship this can also influence the expectations of the nurse and patient as well as their wishes and personal boundaries regarding daily routines such as dressing, diet, prayer and touch. Undoubtedly, the sensitivity with which clinicians communicate with patients and make decisions regarding appropriate medical intervention can be greatly increased by an understanding of religious as well as other forms of cultural diversity. As a nurse caring for a patient will be deliberate in making effort to understand a patient's religious preferences this way, I will not impose my religious believes on the patient while helping them to access and receive preternatural care as a provide my nursing care this is beacuse different patienst have their spiritual prereferences and health and illness means dieferent things to dieferent people spiritually.
Delgado C. (2005). A discussion of the concept of spirituality. Nursing science quarterly, 18(2), 157–162. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894318405274828
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15802748/
Phenwan, T., Peerawong, T., & Tulathamkij, K. (2019). The Meaning of Spirituality and Well- Being among Thai Breast Cancer Patients: A Qualitative Study. Indian journal of palliative care, 25(1), 119–123.
https://doi.org/10.4103/IJPC.IJPC_101_18
SSorajjakool, S., Carr, M. F., Nam, J. J., Sorajjakool, S., & Bursey, E. (Eds.). (2017). World religions for healthcare professionals. Taylor & Francis ISBN 1317281020, 9 781317281023
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Yenly Fernandez Rodriguez
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Topic 1 DQ 1
Individuals hold different worldviews about spirituality. The spiritual worldview of an individual depends on various factors, such as family beliefs, origin, and culture. In the world, multiple religions exist to influence an individual's connection with a supreme being (SSorajjakool, Carr, Nam, Sorajjakool & Bursey, 2017). For instance, the denominations include Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Atheists. Consequently, as a Christian, I believe spirituality is the belief in God, the creator of heaven and earth. In addition, I live my life according to his words and the teachings of the bible. Even though I hold a different worldview of spirituality, I respect others' spiritual beliefs and faith.
The role of spirituality in nursing is of immense value, especially when the patient holds the same spiritual worldview. According to Ho et al. (2016), spirituality had a significant impact on the healing process of individuals with schizophrenia; thus, the research affirms the effectiveness of spiritual beliefs in nursing. Spiritual care is another way of providing care to our patients who needs it. In the nursing career, we meet patients who need medical care and spiritual care during instances such as trauma, disappointment, disillusionment, and mental issues. According to my conception of spirituality, I believe that nurses should provide the best care to patients because it is a delegation of duty from God. Therefore, working in a health facility, I would improve the patient's quality of life for the patient by providing holistic care and creating a strong team for completing God's assignment (Conte, 2013). Additionally, during my service in this profession, I would seek the patient and family members' views regarding the treatment method used because it is an act of goodwill and openness in whatever we are doing.
References
Conte, M. (2013). Spirituality in Nursing. Retrieved from https://www.spiritual-healing-for-you.com/spirituality-in-nursing.html
Ho, R. T., Chan, C. K., Lo, P. H., Wong, P. H., Chan, C. L., Leung, P. P., & Chen, E. Y. (2016). Understandings of spirituality and its role in illness recovery in persons with schizophrenia and mental-health professionals: a qualitative study. BMC psychiatry, 16, 86. doi:10.1186/s12888-016-0796-7
SSorajjakool, S., Carr, M. F., Nam, J. J., Sorajjakool, S., & Bursey, E. (Eds.). (2017). World religions for healthcare professionals. Taylor & Francis ISBN 1317281020, 9781317281023
Hope Fisher
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Spirituality, in my opinion, is linked to religion, being religious, and adhering to the rites and traditions associated with religion. Spirituality, on the other hand, implies many things to different people, with different definitions and meanings all sharing the idea that there is something beyond the physical world. It is defined as spiritual means that relate to an individual's thoughts and beliefs rather than their body and actual environment, for example. Nurses' spiritual care practice patterns can be divided into two categories: religious and nonreligious interventions. Patients' religious views are treated, they are given opportunities to interact with God and share their goals and values, they are encouraged to exercise their faith, and they are referred to clerical and religious authorities (Dawn M. Hawthorne, 2019). Nurses' presence for patients and their families, direct eye contact when interacting with patients, sympathizing with patients and their families, attentive listening to patients and their families, and having love and passion are all nonreligious interventions. Spirituality can have an impact on how patients are cared for in the following ways: It improves people's stress levels, spiritual well-being, the feeling of integrity and excellence, and interpersonal interactions. Spiritual care intervention can also promote a sense of well-being for nurses.
REFERENCES:
Dawn M. Hawthorne, S. C. G. (2019, November 28). The invisibility of spiritual nursing care in clinical practice . SAGE Journals. Retrieved October 4, 2021, from https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0898010119889704.
Daniel Altmyer
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Spirituality in Nursing
A worldview includes underlying, often unconscious, assumptions about reality that a person holds. These assumptions inform how a person determines what thoughts and actions are morally right and wrong. They also influence whether a person has positive or negative thoughts about the future (GCU,2020). A person using their own viewpoint to determine care of a patient may not lead to a good outcome in the matter of opinion of that patient. Sure, the patient may from a medical standpoint be healthy but the treatment itself may not align with their moral, ethical, or spiritual beliefs. I am a catholic, my beliefs differ from a Jehovah Witness. Due to beliefs of some religion such as Jehovah Witness does not accept blood products to improve their health or save it even. My beliefs would lead me to be able to receive blood products that would from a medical standpoint improve my health. My duty as a health care provider is provide care that will do no harm and if I were to push my beliefs on someone with different beliefs, I may not cause medical or physical harm, but a psychological and spiritual effect may occur.
References
Grand Canyon University (Ed). (2020). Practicing dignity: An introduction to Christian values and decision making in health care. Retrieved from https://lc.gcumedia.com/phi413v/practicing-dignity-an-introduction-to-christian-values-and-decision-making-in-health-care/v1.1/#/home
Hope Fisher
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I find it fascinating how closely science and medicine are linked. It takes a spiritual person to admit that the body was designed to heal itself, and when body systems are examined, it becomes clear that the body was designed to exist indefinitely. We have learned how to extend our lives and assist the body in self-repair thanks to science. After all, when science fails, a person's trust in God and acceptance of death are the only things that can help them cope with the inevitable. One of the difficulties that physicians encounter is assisting patients in finding meaning and acceptance while suffering from chronic illness. Religious and spirituality are the foundations of meaning and purpose for many people, according to medical ethicists. Science and spirituality are both involved in disease and healing (Puchalski, 2001). Science can assist with the physical aspect, while spirituality can assist with emotional adjustment. Many people are unable to recuperate emotionally from certain stresses, and science can do little to remedy this.
REFERENCES:
Puchalski, C. M. (2001, October). The role of spirituality in Health Care. Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center). Retrieved October 4, 2021, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1305900/.
Yenly Fernandez Rodriguez
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Topic 1 DQ 2
The readings have various interesting topics that an individual would wish to learn more about; however, the role of spirituality in healthcare is the most interesting aspect of reading that I find worth reading. This reading shows that physicians have tried to balance their care over the past few decades by reclaiming the more spiritual roots of medicine and recognizing the linkage between spirituality and modern healthcare (Sandage, Rupert, Stavros & Devor, 2020). The search for truth is the main contribution of spirituality in contemporary healthcare; thus, God's belief affects how people require health care and understanding of healthcare and disease among the providers. For instance, when providing care to a religious individual, nurses should confirm the importance of belief in the healing process. In many Christian hospitals, an individual will always spot common writing on the walls, such as "we treat, but God heals, " therefore strongly encouraging the patient to believe in God.
My views on the analysis of disease and healing stem from various factors that spur debates between individuals who consider nursing art and those who view it as a science. On the subject of healing, it has continued to confuse its understanding, yet it primarily focuses on delivering quality healthcare (Firth et al., 2015). Since healing is a transformative process involving the recovery and repair of the mind from a specific disease, the nurses should mandate a holistic approach when listening to the patient's case. On the contrary, individuals view illness as a condition that can be eliminated through healing and curing (Weathers et al., 2016). Healthy life stimulates human beings, both spiritually and psychologically; therefore, the healthcare sector's focus should be eliminating the disease through efficient healing processes.
References
Firth, K., Smith, K., Sakallaris, B. R., Bellanti, D. M., Crawford, C., & Avant, K. C. (2015). Healing, a Concept Analysis. Global Advances in Health and Medicine, 4(6), 44–50. Retrieved from http://doi.org/10.7453/gahmj.2015.056
Sandage, S. J., Rupert, D., Stavros, G., & Devor, N. G. (2020). Relational spirituality in psychotherapy: Healing suffering and promoting growth. American Psychological Association. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1037/0000174-000
Weathers, E., McCarthy, G., & Coffey, A. (2016). Concept analysis of spirituality: An evolutionary approach. In Nursing Forum (Vol. 51, No. 2, pp. 79-96). doi: 10.1111/nuf.12128.