Spiritual Needs Assessment Sherrie Gamble Grand Canyon University: HLT-310V February 7, 2015 Spiritual Needs Assessment This paper addresses an interview done with family member concerning their health related to their spiritual beliefs. An analysis of the interview and reflection on the interview results are also included. Use of the interview tool is evaluated for future use in doing spiritual assessments in order to provide holistic care for patients. The Interview The interview
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Running head: SPIRITUAL ASSESSMENT Spiritual Assessment Grand Canyon University: Spirituality in Health Care HLT-310V June 10, 2012 Spiritual Assessment A spiritual assessment can help health care professionals determine if patients have unresolved spiritual concerns or needs. Physical healing and psychological treatment may be complicated if patients are experiencing spiritual distress. Appropriately addressing patients’ spiritual concerns and needs can contribute to
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Running head: SPIRITUAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT Spiritual Needs Assessment Daljit Kumari Spirituality in Health Care Home Grand Canyon University HLT- 310V February 23rd, 2014 This essays purpose is to finalize the spiritual needs assessment of a person that is to be selected to regulate his/her spiritual needs. Religion as well as spirituality do not contain the same definition, although they have been utilized regarding many opportunities
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Spiritual needs Assessment Punnackal house Jolly Grand Canyon University Spirituality in Health care HLT-310V May 1, 2011 Spiritual needs Assessment Spirituality is a sensitive subject, and not everyone is open to discussing one’s beliefs. How well a patient discusses their spirituality is somewhat dependent on the nurse. A caring empathetic nurse is more likely to develop and maintain a holistic rapport and trust with patient. However, their involvement is essential in promoting
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Spiritual Needs Assessment Crystal Fore Grand Canyon University: HLT 310v – Spirituality in Health Care July 20, 2014 Spiritual Needs Assessment In health care, nurses and other professionals are involved in the medical care of patients, which while nurses and others have dealt with the physical ailments of patients, the emotional and spiritual aspect of care can be easily forgotten. Professionals know that it is important to care for individuals as a whole as all parts need to be nourished
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A Spirituality Assessment Sanda Stanhope Grand Canyon University Spirituality in Health Care HLT 310V Patricia Mullen February 02, 2011 A Spirituality Assessment Spirituality is an imperative component in a patient’s assessment and care that can enhance the quality of life. Acknowledging and supporting a patients’ spirituality can make their health care involvements more encouraging in promoting health, reducing depression, it aids in patients coping with challenging illnesses, and increases
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Analysis of a Spiritual Needs Assessment Sheila Hale Grand Canyon University Spirituality in Healthcare HLT-310V-0104 August 3, 2014 Analysis of a Spiritual Needs Assessment Spirituality is an important aspect of providing holistic care to patients. The word spiritual is derived from the Latin root, spiritus, which means breath or life. According to Bryson (2013), spirituality is an inherent predisposition toward the search for meaning or value in life. Spirituality may mean different
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Spiritual Needs Assessment Grand Canyon University: HLT-310V Chelsea Cameron June 15, 2014 Spirituality Assessment Tool 1. What is your faith or belief? a. Christianity 2. Do you consider yourself to be spiritual or religious? If so, why? a. Yes, because I have faith in a higher being and I believe that higher being is in control. And I believe that we are all her as a result of god’s creation. 3. Are you apart of any religious communities? a. I’m a member of my church, Sandia Presbyterian
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Spiritual Needs Assessment William Cline Grand Canyon University: HLT-310V Spirituality in Health Care June 30, 2012 Introduction In this paper the writer presents a spiritual assessment tool developed to obtain a quick guide to help the health care worker understand the patients spiritual and/or religious needs. It is hoped by this writer that the tool will enable the health care worker to treat the patient in a holistic manner. In the following paragraphs
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Spiritual Needs Assessment Grand Canyon University Spirituality in Health Care HLT-310V January 11, 2013 Spiritual Needs Assessment Spirituality plays an important role in people’s life and there is a correlation between spirituality and health outcomes. Health is a complete state of harmony of the body, mind and spirit. So taking care of patients’ spiritual need is as important as physical needs. Importance of spiritual care over physical care can also be seen in the bible verse “Physical
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