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Professor’s Comment:

The referencing and citing of scholarly work is mandatory to support the idea that is being presented in the participation discussion. ALL peer responses require an in text citation, a reference, and 6 or more sentences. References should be between 2018 to 2022.

Post 1:

Spiritual care is the kind of care that encourages the patient or client to connect with their beliefs. Even if unstated, a patient's spiritual needs should always be the main focus of their care since providing conscious attention to a patient's spiritual requirements as well as the needs of his or her family will result in better overall health outcomes (Evans, 2020). Some patients, for instance, read their prayers from the Bible and believe in God, while others practice chanting, meditation, etc. It is important to acknowledge and respect the patients' spirituality and religious beliefs, whatever they may be. This will allow the nurse to provide consistently spiritually competent care. My understanding of spirituality aligns with the description in the topic reading, which emphasizes that providing spiritual care is a crucial component of providing health care. Since spirituality affects every aspect of a person's life, providing emotional and spiritual care support should be a top priority for all medical professionals. Unfortunately, nurses lack the confidence to offer spiritual care and frequently struggle to define spirituality in a way that is useful or effective. They are also unsure of what is meant by spiritual care (Evans, 2020). This emphasizes the need for nurses to prepare for their obligations to include spiritual care in everyday routine nursing evaluation and care. This aids the nurse in determining the patient's spiritual requirements, values, and beliefs. Sometimes, it can be as easy as paying close attention to the patient, praying with the patient, reading the Bible with the patient, or connecting the patient to chaplain services, clergymen, and/or spiritual leaders of their choice. It can also sometimes be as simple as allowing the patient to exercise their spiritual rights and practice their own rituals without prejudice or bias as long as it does not conflict with the plan of care. All of the patient's rooms at my facility have bibles available for them to use. The patient's chaplain also visits to visit, pray, and play guitar for anyone who is interested. This, in my opinion, fosters spiritual care and improves healing.

Reference

Evans, E. A. (2020). Intervention, ethical decision-making, and spiritual care. In Practicing Dignity: An Introduction to Christian Values and Decision Making in Health Care. (Chapter 5).

Grand Canyon University.  https://lc.gcumedia.com/phi413v/practicing-diginity-an-introduction-to-christian-values-and-decision-making-in-health-care/v1.1/

Post 2:

To me, spiritual care entails meeting the spiritual needs of a patient or any individual, regardless of whether I am assisting in their physical or emotional rehabilitation. To provide spiritual care to patients, we as nurses must recognize that patients come from all origins, ethnicities, and religions, each with its own set of beliefs and practices (Hawthorne & Gordon, 2019). In addition, spiritual care can assist patients enhance their resilience and coping abilities during times of stress and illness. I believe my definition is similar to the one offered in this week's topic, which is to provide spiritual care as an intrinsic element of the patient's overall care, with religion and spiritual care included in the nursing evaluation. However, not all healthcare professionals perceive them to be religious or spiritual, making it difficult to provide spiritual care such as a simple prayer or a reading, although it is still possible to do so.

Spiritual care in the assigned readings focuses on developing a relationship with God through specific techniques that reflect the Christian perspective. Spiritual care should be an integral part of a patient's nursing care and recovery (Kaihlanen et al., 2019). Including a spiritual care assessment in a comprehensive nursing assessment assists the nurse in understanding the patient's beliefs and requirements. Spiritual care may consist of compassionately listening to the patient calmly and attentively, praying with the patient, reading a Bible chapter, or linking the patient to chaplain services, clergyman, and/or spiritual leaders. I am a spiritual but not religious person. I am comfortable offering a bible reading to my patients, and I also examine their needs and offer to connect them with someone who can assist them. Shelly and Miller's explanations of spiritual care provide me with a useful illustration and resource for providing spiritual care to my patients (Negi et al., 2017). As Christians, God employs us to proclaim the good news from the Bible and aid the lost in reconnecting with God's purpose for their lives. Therefore, spiritual care is vital for all individuals, not only hospitalized patients.

References

Hawthorne, D. M., & Gordon, S. C. (2019). The invisibility of spiritual nursing care in clinical practice. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 38(1), 147-155.  https://doi.org/10.1177/0898010119889704

Kaihlanen, A., Hietapakka, L., & Heponiemi, T. (2019). Increasing cultural awareness: Qualitative study of nurses’ perceptions about cultural competence training. BMC Nursing, 18(1).  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-019-0363-x

Negi, S., Kaur, H., Singh, G., & Pugazhendi, S. (2017). Quality of nurse patient therapeutic communication and overall patient satisfaction during their hospitalization stay. International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health, 6(4), 1.  https://doi.org/10.5455/ijmsph.2017.0211522112016

Post 3:

While there is not one standard definition of spirituality, similar themes are present when spiritual care is discussed described spirituality as an unifying life force which integrates the bio-psycho-social and religious aspects of care. Spirituality is the essence of our being, which is expressed and experienced through living our connectedness with the Sacred Source, the self, others, and nature. This understanding supports a holistic approach when working with individuals and their families. Meeting the spiritual needs of the patient can be a very rewarding experience for both the nurse and the patient that can expedite the development of a therapeutic relationship. In addition, while difficult to measure, spiritual care can bring comfort and peace to the patient and her or his significant others. Being aware of one’s own belief systems. Without knowledge of self, the nurse will struggle with giving of self. The nurse can utilize the same type of assessment(s) as are used with patients and families, asking herself or himself the same questions to assess her or his sense of spirituality (Oliveira de Góes, 2020).

Based on the reading, Spirituality means establishing a sincere and honest relationship with God, it can be demonstrated through prayer, relying on the scripture for guidance and moral conduct, loving and caring for others. Individuals with a believe often rely on God when they need to make decision about health condition, or personal decision, they also have a faster recovery and show less or no anxiety. Spirituality extends beyond the individual’s experience to his/her role in society and morality-based rules are formulated to govern relationships and activities. Usually, Spirituality is manifested collectively through church, community services, meditation, and is involved with community as much as with individuals. This provides a real framework through which the ‘greater than me’ can start to be experienced. God wants every individual to embrace His sovereignty as the only powerful, and sgow healing is possible with Him (Linda, N. S., 2021).

References

Linda, N. S., Phetlhu, D. R., & Klopper, H. C. (2021). Clinical supervisors’ understanding of spirituality and spiritual care in nursing: A South African perspective (part 2). International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 14.  https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2020.100254

Oliveira de Góes, M. G., & de Oliveira Crossetti, M. da G. (2020). Developing a spiritual care model for patients and their relatives in illness. Revista Gaucha de Enfermagem, 41, 1–10.  https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1590/1983-1447.2020.20190150

Post 4:

My definition of spiritual care is providing spiritual nourishment to a patient to facilitate spiritual healing and, in turn, physical healing. Spiritual care helps individuals to receive spiritual and mental healing, which is the foundation for physical healing. It entails comforting individuals and populations with Biblical scriptures and songs. Also, praying with the patient to ask for God's divine intervention is a form of spiritual care that facilitates soul nourishment and helps a person recover from a disease or injury (Timmins & Caldeira, 2017). Furthermore, spiritual care is integral as a coping mechanism for patients since they receive the encouragement of a healthy future. People going through stress and depression require spiritual care to beat their conditions and attain a state of health and wellbeing.

The definition given in the topic readings is similar to mine in various ways. According to the topic readings, spiritual care involves being close to God through a link establishment through prayer, reading the Bible, compassionate listening to one another, among others. It concentrates on the God-human relationship to facilitate healing (Mamier, Taylor & Winslow, 2019). My definition also focuses on linking with a Supreme God through prayer and scriptures. Both recognize the power of God in spiritual care and healing.

References

Mamier, I., Taylor, E. J., & Winslow, B. W. (2019). Nurse spiritual care: Prevalence and correlates. Western journal of nursing research, 41(4), 537-554.

Timmins, F., & Caldeira, S. (2017). Understanding spirituality and spiritual care in nursing. Nursing Standard, 31(22).