THE INTRODUCTION AND EVALUATION OF A SPIRITUAL ASSESSMENT TOOL IN A PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT
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https://doi.org/10.1558/hscc.v7i2.39Keywords:
Spiritual assessment tools, palliative care, healthcare chaplaincy, interdisciplinary teamAbstract
A study was undertaken to determine if individualised, formal spiritual assessment could impact on and optimise patient care within a Palliative Care Unit (PCU). The authors write on the benefits of formal spiritual assessment as undertaken by chaplaincy services. The Spiritual Assessment Tool (SAT) selected, introduced and evaluated for the PCU was the HOPE tool. The authors share the results of research into the effect and benefits that formal spiritual assessment had on members of the PCU's interdisciplinary team. The results highlight a positive impact, of the SAT, upon the various team members. The article explores and expresses the staff's enhanced understanding of the nature and extent of spiritual and religious needs and resources.
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KOENIG H. 2001 Spiritual Assessment in Medical Practice American Family Physician Jan 1
O’CONNOR T, O’NEILL K, PENNER C, VAN STAALDUINEN G, DAVIS K, MEAKES E. (2003) ‘Chaplaincy Experiences of Assessment Tools’ Presented at EPIC Conference. Toronto. February 2003
ANANDARAJAH G, HIGHT E. 2001 Spirituality and Medical Practice: Using the HOPE Questions as a Practical Tool for Spiritual Assessment American Family Physician January 1. 63:81-8,89.
PRUYSER P.1976 The Minister as Diagnostician The Westminster Press, Philadelphia
FITCHETT G.1993 Assessing Spiritual Needs - A Guide for Caregivers Augsburg Fortress, Minneapolis
Published
2013-04-10
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How to Cite
Pierce, B., & Koning, F. (2013). THE INTRODUCTION AND EVALUATION OF A SPIRITUAL ASSESSMENT TOOL IN A PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 7(2), 39-43. https://doi.org/10.1558/hscc.v7i2.39
