Can Spirituality be Taught to Health Care Professionals?

Pamela Meredith; Judith Murray; Trish Wilson; Geoff Mitchell; Richard Hutch

doi:10.1007/s10943-010-9399-7

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Can Spirituality be Taught to Health Care Professionals?

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Can Spirituality be Taught to Health Care Professionals?

Pamela Meredith, Judith Murray, Trish Wilson, Geoff Mitchell and Richard Hutch

Journal of Religion and Health, Vol.51(3), pp.879-889

2012

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-010-9399-7

PMID: 20886295

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Palliative care

Palliative Care

spirituality

health care professionals

Although people with life-limiting conditions report a desire to have spiritual concerns addressed, there is evidence that these issues are often avoided by health care professionals in palliative care. This study reports on the longitudinal outcomes of four workshops purpose-designed to improve the spiritual knowledge and confidence of 120 palliative care staff in Australia. Findings revealed significant increases in Spirituality, Spiritual Care, Personalised Care, and Confidence in this field immediately following the workshops. Improvements in Spiritual Care and Confidence were maintained 3 month later, with Confidence continuing to grow. These findings suggest that attendance at a custom-designed workshop can significantly improve knowledge and confidence to provide spiritual care.

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Title: Can Spirituality be Taught to Health Care Professionals?
Authors: Pamela Meredith (Author) - University of Queensland
Judith Murray (Author) - University of Queensland
Trish Wilson (Author) - Mater Health Services
Geoff Mitchell (Author) - University of Queensland
Richard Hutch (Author) - University of Queensland
Publication details: Journal of Religion and Health, Vol.51(3), pp.879-889
Publisher: Springer New York LLC
DOI: 10.1007/s10943-010-9399-7
ISSN: 1573-6571
PMID: 20886295
Organisation Unit: School of Health - Occupational Therapy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Thompson Institute
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99568005202621
Output Type: Journal article

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