Proactive or Reactive Chaplaincy
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1558/hscc.v10i2.9Keywords:
Chaplaincy, renal unit, spiritual care, Dialysis, Holistic CareAbstract
In November of 2003 a more proactive approach to Chaplaincy was instigated in a Renal Unit. Rather than wait for referrals, the Chaplain visited round the unit, asking patients about their experience of renal care and dialysis. The result was a hugely increased number of patients and staff involved in spiritual care, and a greater awareness on the part of the staff of the work of the Chaplaincy Team. This article is an examination of the process whereby Chaplaincy became an integral part of the care given on this unit and reports the results of a survey of staff regarding this process. This also contributes to current debate about the professionalizing of Chaplaincy and the allocation of spiritual care resources.
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BALDACCHINO D.R. (2006) Nursing competencies for spiritual care Journal of Clinical Nursing Vol. 15, pp. 885-896
CAROSELLA J. (2002) Incorporting spirituality into the delivery of dialysis care: one team’s perspective Advances in Renal Replacement Therapy. Vol. 9(2), pp. 149-151
LEVISON C., BULLOCK K. (2006) Standards for NHS Scotland Chaplaincy Services: Scoping, Standards and Consultation. 9 (2), Scottish Journal of Healthcare Chaplaincy
MITCHELL D. (1999) How do whole time health care chaplains in Scotland understand and practice spiritual care? Scottish Journal of Healthcare Chaplaincy 2 (2)
MOWAT H., SWINTON J. (2005) What do Chaplains Do? Mowat Research Ltd., Aberdeen
NARAYASAMY A. (2002) Spiritual coping mechanisms in chronically ill patients. British Journal of Nursing. Vol.11, pp. 1461-1470
NES (2007) Standards for NHS Scotland Chaplaincy Services 2007 NHS Education for Scotland, Glasgow
NHS HDL 76 (2002) Spiritual Care in NHS Scotland: Guidelines on Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care in the NHS in Scotland. Scottish Executive Health Department, Edinburgh
NHS HIGHLAND SPIRITUAL CARE POLICY (Revised September 2005) Assynt House, Inverness
NHS HIGHLAND SPIRITUAL CARE COMMITTEE CONSTITUTION (Revised Spetember 2005) Assynt House, Inverness
WEIL S. (2005) An Anthology Penguin, London.
WILSON M. (1971) The Hospital – A Place of Truth. University of Birmingham Insitute for the Study of Worship and Religious Architecture
Published
2013-04-07
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How to Cite
Allan, A., & Macritchie, I. (2013). Proactive or Reactive Chaplaincy. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 10(2), 9-14. https://doi.org/10.1558/hscc.v10i2.9
