Lecture: Spirituality Flashcards
Define spiritual well-being.
Interconnectedness between self and higher power
Define spirituality.
Connection to higher being or purpose
Define faith.
Firm beliefs without physical evidence
Define religion.
Specific system of practice
Define hope.
Orientation to future goals & outcomes
Define Atheist.
One who does not believe in the existence of God; search for meaning in life through work and relationships with others
Define Agnostic.
One who believes there is no ultimate reality; people bring meaning to what they do
Define self-transcendence.
A sense of connecting with one’s inner self
Define transcendence.
A belief that a higher power exists beyond the material world
Define spiritual care.
Helping people identify meaning and purpose in their lives; looking beyond the present and maintaining a relationship with a higher power
Define religious care.
Helping patients maintain faithfulness to their belief system and worship practices
What type of religious accomodations do the Joint Commission require of hospitals?
Assess patient’s denomination, beliefs, and spiritual practices, acknowledge their right to spiritual care, and provide pastoral care if desired
Define spiritual distress.
Impaired ability to experience and integrate meaning/purpose in life and connectedness; may cause feelings of doubt, abandonment, loneliness, or loss of faith
How is spirituality able to help a patient facing terminal illness?
Spiritual sense of peace enables them to face death without fear
What type of care is best to provide for a patient who is facing a terminal illness?
Holistic because it encompasses the patient’s physical, social, psychological and spiritual health
