...Running head: FAITH DIVERSITY AND THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER: FINAL Faith Diversity and the Healthcare Provider: Final Draft Grand Canyon University: HLT 310V Abstract Patients’ emotional and spiritual needs are not disengaged from the patients’ physical and physiological needs but are considered an integral component of their recovery. There is evidence in medical literature that suggests a strong relationship between spirituality and medicine. With this information, healthcare providers must ensure that all aspects of the patient’s care inclusive of the body, mind and spirit are addressed. Healthcare personnel provide care to a culturally and religiously diverse people. Healthcare personnel must take this diversity into account. This paper will examine three less known faiths- Buddhist, Hindu, and Islam and compare them with Christianity and discuss their differences and commonalities. This paper will discuss the findings and the insight the author has gained through a series of interviews with the people of these three religions. Faith Diversity and the Healthcare Provider: Final Draft Introduction Patients’ emotional and spiritual needs are not disengaged from the patients’ physical and physiological needs but are considered an integral component of their recovery. There is evidence in medical literature that suggests a strong relationship between spirituality and medicine; a survey conducted shows ninety-five percent of Americans believe in God and research...
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...world and many of them live within just a couple miles from my home. Islamic, African American, Hispanic, and Indian all live right here in West Virginia. Each culture is different in so many ways and it is very important to be able to distinguish the differences between them, especially when it comes to healthcare. A person’s culture can affect their healthcare in so many ways. Some cultures prefer no treatment for illnesses and others prefer not to have a male nurse taking care of their wife and vis versa. Every culture is unique and as a healthcare provider, it is very important to know. Literature Review Nurses are taught to respect different cultures when it comes to care and support the patient with their decisions. A nurse is who listens to the patient’s needs when it comes to physical, emotional, religious, or spiritual needs. Each person is unique with their culture and it is important for the nurse to realize that and respect it. They are taught to look at the culture from the patient’s perspective and respect it in order to give culturally competent care. Diversity has many definitions, although most are put into categories such as gender, physical, environmental, spiritual, and culture,...
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...Running Head: Faith Diversity Health Care Providers and Faith Diversity Jolly Allesh Grand Canyon University HLT-310V January 9, 2012 Abstract Health care providers care for patients from a number of different religious traditions and need to gain as much knowledge as they can, regarding such religions and their cultures to provide quality care. Three religions that are often encountered in health care are Baha’ism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. All of these religions share many similarities and, at the same time, have many differences. This paper answers the following questions about each religion: ‘What is the spiritual perspective on healing?’ ‘What are the critical components of healing, such as prayer, meditation, belief, etc?’ and ‘What is important to people of the particular faith when cared for by a health care provider whose spiritual beliefs differ from their own?’ It also compares these religions with Christianity and its philosophy of faith and healing. Health Care Providers and Faith Diversity The diversity in religions and faith beliefs is becoming more and more apparent in health care facilities today. As health care providers, our job is to show acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions. In order to do so, however, it is essential that we gain more information about different religions and how we can deal with such individuals in a hospital setting. Three faiths that will be discussed are Baha’ism, Buddhism and Sikhism. The Baha’i Faith can be encountered...
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...ealth Health care Provider and Faith Diversity Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity Lakeshia Grimes Grand Canyon University: HLT 302 02/19/12 Dr.Sunshine Weeks Abstract Healthiness source in urban area contain most patients being from different faiths. For example, Baha’i, Sikh, Buddhist patients similar to Christianity use conservative healing to balance a quantity of practices in their faith the same as prayer, faithfulness, and meditation. In the majority case as observes the viewpoint to curing and health care stipulation, Baha’i, Sikh, and Buddhist, now as Christians, contain a position for up to date medicine, and scientific practice as a balancing explanation to spiritual interference in moment of sick wellbeing. In this essay I will establish, patients hardly ever mind while they search for care from providers with unusual religious partiality for as long as those providers put the patient’s attention at the forefront. I also will establish the significant components of healing, what is essential to people of a particular belief, and how do patients examination health care providers. Health care professionalism stress that providers permit patients to illustrate from their personal religious practice and to be responsive toward such necessities of individual patients. The faith system of Baha’i, Sikh, and Buddhism, their religious, their religious insight on curing, health enthusiastic and mechanism of their...
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...Diversity 1 Running Head: FAITH DIVERSITY Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity Grand Canyon University: HLT-301V March 9, 2012 Diversity 2 Abstract In today’s world of cultural co-habitation, it is more important than ever for the healthcare provider to practice cultural competency. Culture competence is having the knowledge, abilities and skills to deliver care in keeping with the patient’s beliefs and practices (Purnell & Paulanka, 2008). The philosophy of healing, including the spiritual perspective and critical components of healing in the Shamanism, Hinduism, and Confucianism faiths differ vastly from the Christian philosophy. Since the majority of the population in the United States is Christian, an important tool in development of cultural sensitivity is a comparison of Christian healing beliefs with these others. Diversity 3 Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity The United States used to be called the “Melting Pot” because immigrants would acculturate and become “American”. This is no longer the case as more and more immigrants are holding on to their culture and beliefs. This often includes their philosophies on healing and spirituality. In order to compare other “faiths” with the Christian faith, a distinction needs to be drawn between religion and faith. The Free Online Dictionary defines religion as “a belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe” and faith as “a confident...
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...Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft Diane Bruce Grand Canyon University: HLT-310V 09/22/2013 Abstract Heath care is a diverse culture serving people of many faiths. Baha’i, Jainism, Sikhism and Christianity share many common elements of worship including the desire for prayer, meditation and a spiritual community. Within the health care environment religious customs of these diverse faiths and cultures may be inadvertently violated or treated disrespectfully. Preventing patient’s spiritual distress and promoting healing can be achieved by provider education and respectful care. Health care professionals of differing faiths than their patients must look inside themselves and use how they would wish to be treated as a model for caring for others. Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft As the world grows smaller each day those working in healthcare may find themselves caring for people of many diverse faiths and beliefs. Acceptance of these beliefs first requires understanding and empathy so that the health care process might be seen from the perspective of different faiths. The following paper explores this author’s findings regarding the spiritual components that affect healing within Sikhism, Baha’i and Jainism and what similarities and differences a Christian care provider might find. Spiritual Perspective Those of the Sikh faith have few constraints about combining modern and traditional medicines. They believe that...
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...NAME: COURSE: DATE: Abstract This essay compares the philosophies of three diverse faiths, which are: Buddhism, Baha’i and Judaism, comparing them to Christianity. The essay will explore the basic beliefs, spiritual perspectives on healing and the critical components of healing such as prayer, medication and beliefs. It will also explain what is important to people of those particular faiths when cared for by health care providers whose spiritual beliefs differ from their own. In the conclusion, it will explain how the spiritual perspectives from different faiths should be incorporated in the health care progress by medical professionals so that they don’t interfere with their patients’ beliefs and practices. D’souza (2007) warns that doctors and clinicians should not “prescribe” religious beliefs or activities or impose their religious or spiritual beliefs on patients. Introduction The philosophy of providing health care may differ depending on the faith diversity in the world. Different religious groups have different spiritual perspectives on healing and may also believe in different components of healing. This study therefore explores the Buddhism, Bhai and Judaism faiths and compares them with the Christian philosophy of faith and healing. Buddhism Buddhism is an Indian religion that encapsulates a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama who is commonly known as the Buddha. Buddha means “the awakened one” or “the...
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...administrators, health care providers, and patients? Base your response from the GCU introduction and the textbooks. Cite references from your reading to support your answer. HLT 310V Week 3 Assignment Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft Max Points: 100 Details: The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions. The purpose of this paper is to complete a comparative analysis of two faith philosophies towards providing health care, one being the Christian perspective. For the second faith, choose a faith that is unfamiliar to you. Examples of faiths to choose from: Sikh, Baha’i, Buddhism, Shintoism, etc. In a minimum of 1,500-2,000 words, provide a comparative analysis of the different belief systems, reinforcing major themes with insights gained from your research. In your comparative analysis, address all of the worldview questions in detail for Christianity and your selected faith. Refer to chapter 2 of the Called to Care for the list of questions. Be sure to address the implications of these beliefs for health care. In addition answer the following questions that address the practical and healthcare implications based on the research: 1. What are critical common components to...
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...Faith Diversity We live in a multicultural society where we come in contact with various religions or denominations. To practice nursing competently, nurses need to be knowledgeable about various different faiths and be able to relate to patients of different cultures and faiths (Griffith, 2009). It is important for healthcare professionals and caregivers to understand faith diversity and their healthcare practices in order to provide them with holistically appropriate care (Griffith, 2009). The purpose of this paper is to discuss three types of faiths, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islamic, as compare and contrast with Christianity, what their perspectives and components are on healing, and healthcare implications when providing care. Perspectives and Components on Healing Buddhism Buddhism originated from Asia. This is a philosophy based on Buddha’s life, “The Enlightened One” (SDH, n. d.). Buddha taught us that suffering arises from our craving and attachment, that we can free ourselves from these attachments through meditation, a path of wisdom, and morality (SDH, n. d.). According to the Buddhist philosophy, they believe in healing inwardly, that the individuals are responsible for their own wellbeing and the nature of living determines their health (Unknown, 2012). Suffering is optional. Health is an important aspect of Buddhism and they believe that the body is a temple, is sacred and should be well care for and respected. The body should be kept pure and should not have...
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...Faith Diversity We live in a multicultural society where we come in contact with various religions or denominations. To practice nursing competently, nurses need to be knowledgeable about various different faiths and be able to relate to patients of different cultures and faiths (Griffith, 2009). It is important for healthcare professionals and caregivers to understand faith diversity and their healthcare practices in order to provide them with holistically appropriate care (Griffith, 2009). The purpose of this paper is to discuss three types of faiths, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islamic, as compare and contrast with Christianity, what their perspectives and components are on healing, and healthcare implications when providing care. Perspectives and Components on Healing Buddhism Buddhism originated from Asia. This is a philosophy based on Buddha’s life, “The Enlightened One” (SDH, n. d.). Buddha taught us that suffering arises from our craving and attachment, that we can free ourselves from these attachments through meditation, a path of wisdom, and morality (SDH, n. d.). According to the Buddhist philosophy, they believe in healing inwardly, that the individuals are responsible for their own wellbeing and the nature of living determines their health (Unknown, 2012). Suffering is optional. Health is an important aspect of Buddhism and they believe that the body is a temple, is sacred and should be well care for and respected. The body should be kept pure and should not have...
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...Running head: HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FAITH DIVERSITY: FIRST Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft Carmen Jezierski Grand Canyon University Spirituality in Health Care HLT-310V Mrs. Rhonda Johnston October 16, 2011 Abstract The purpose of this paper was to identify three separate and completely different religious faiths, while comparing their views on healthcare with that of the Christian faith. The chosen faiths for this paper included Wicca, Muslim, and Atheism. This writer’s research has determined that although all three of these religions are completely different, they will all seek out a healthcare professional of another faith if an illness warrants. All faiths except for that of the Atheist faith will accept spiritual care in conjunction with physical care. Ultimately all faiths will take advice from a physician that may have a different set of beliefs than their own. In conclusion we as healthcare providers need to acknowledge our own faith, educate ourselves on other faiths and provide non biased care while setting aside our own personal beliefs. Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft Religion is defined as “a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects” (Religion, n.d.). The term religion describes many types of belief systems. We as nurses need to be aware of each individual patient’s beliefs and respect the differences. By providing unbiased care to our patients...
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...Running head: HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FAITH DIVERSITY: FIRST Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft DeLana Henderson Grand Canyon University Abstract Christianity is a religion which solely believes in one God, the creator of the universe and all within it. There are many different branches of Christianity whose beliefs may vary from one to another. Buddhism, Hinduism and Muslim all have varying philosophies depending on culture, varying teachings and practices. Although there are countless religions, each different from the other, they all have the same purpose. It helps give us purpose and meaning to our lives. There are many similarities as well as differences between all religions. Religions have some sort of icon or symbol that they worship, but cannot see. All religions teach non violence, and have sacred rituals of which they perform. They all worship a God or Gods and all believe they have a final destination. Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft Introduction Healing is often thought of as something that comes from modern medical science, but many religions are now focusing on varying religious or spiritual beliefs to assist the healing process. For healthcare providers, it is important to understand basic religions and their beliefs, as it will provide more insight into how patients perceive and process their illness or disease. Christianity There are many different religious beliefs and practices depending...
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...Running head: A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER AND FAITH DIVERSITY A Healthcare Provider and Faith Diversity: An In-Depth Look Christin Cockerum Grand Canyon University: HLT 310V 03/18/2012 A Healthcare Provider and Faith Diversity: An In-Depth Look Healing consists of many variables within individual beliefs and faiths. Whether it is non-traditional faiths or traditional beliefs each one is connected through meaning of a higher spiritual enlightenment. This could include a philosophy or religion base that healing is conducted through mind, body, and spirit that embrace prayers or other components to reach complete healing of an individual. Non-traditional beliefs such as Tibetan Buddhism, Native American and Hinduism can be connected in some aspects to the mainstream religions like Christianity while having differences to the approach of healing. It will be discussed that the non-traditional beliefs on the perspective of healing, the components of healing, the similarities and differences that these beliefs have with traditional Christianity religion. Buddhism Buddhism started out in India and spread throughout Asia. Buddhism can be described as a philosophy seeking religion and it focuses on these principles rather than beliefs. Christianity is the opposite as it is a religion seeking philosophy and focuses on beliefs. Choosing Tibetan Buddhism, there is a concept of well-being, that the mind, body and spirit are achieved in an effective and comprehensive strategy for...
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...within the healthcare system. Ethic and cultural diversity are not new phenomena in Ireland. Have strong culture and identity of their own. The Irish healthcare is founded on a belief that awareness and sensitivity is the key requirement for adapting to a culturally diverse patient population. There has always been cultural diversity in Ireland. There has always been ‘people of colour’ in Ireland, including black Irish and other EU citizens and this visible form of diversity has also increased in recent years and is now part of the fabric of Ireland’s increasingly multicultural society. The increasing diversity means that the people who are seeking to avail of our healthcare services are from a broader range of ethnic groups than previously experienced. It is clear that cultural diversity is a key challenge for the Irish health care sector, both in terms of diversity in the workplace and the development and enhancement of service delivery that has the potential to impact positively on minority ethnic groups. 2. Within the community I live in, I feel that Hispanics are rising and especially within the healthcare system. Hispanics have very strong family connections, and have a variety of beliefs regarding healthcare. Some believe in folk medicines such as herbs. Folk medicine has a long-standing place in Hispanic-American culture, and is especially common among first-generation Hispanics. Treatments include massages, herbs, counseling based on their spiritual capacities...
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...Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft Shelly Morrow Grand Canyon University Spirituality in Health Care HLT-310V August 30, 2014 Abstract BACKGROUND: To care for a patient in a holistic manner requires one to be able to adapt to the diversity of faiths encountered as well as providing spiritual support as per the patient’s faith. OBJECTIVES: This paper aims at exploring three less well-known faiths and compare the philosophy of providing health care from the perspective of those faiths. The philosophies of the Amish, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and the Christian Science faiths will be compared as well as reviewing how these faiths compare to that of the other diverse Christian faiths and that of this writer’s personal beliefs. CONCLUSION/RELEVANCE TO NURSING CARE: It is found that if a health care provider is spiritually sound and open to providing that holistic care to a patient of any faith, one will find that this meets the needs of those patients with beliefs different than that of the health care provider. Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft In order to administer the highest degree of holistic care to patients, health care providers need to have an understanding of the many different faiths and cultures encountered on a day to day basis. A survey of churches and religions has shown that there are 19 major world religions with 34,000 separate Christian groups recognized throughout the world. There are varying definitions...
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