Religion, Spirituality and Health Flashcards
Why does religion and spirituality matter?
Can be rooted in ethnic culture or personal choice
- Forms the basis of life meaning and purpose
- Many beliefs are non-negotiable, impacts our ability views on DEATH & ILLNESS
TRUE OR FALSE
- Research suggests that religion and spirituality can affect health & well being
TRUE
Can religious/spiritual practices improve well being?
YES!
- Meditation: found benefits with blood pressure, stress management, chronic pain, IBS, etc
- Prayer: has been shown to help with PAIN management , maintaining a positive outlook and coping with death
Who is responsible for ensuring religious needs are met?
Often not just one person
- Chaplain/pastoral care and team
- Volunteer manager (booking services)
- Social worker (ear to listen)
- RT (booking community services, bringing in faith leaders, etc)
TRUE OR FALSE
- LTC and hospital have bills of rights to protect the patients right to pursue religious interests
TRUE!
- For LTC = Bill of Rights
- Hospital = Patient Bill of Rights or Ontario Patient Rights
How can we maximize RT care and religious practices?
Initiate a dialogue about religious and spiritual needs with whole LTC home (patients, staff, volunteers, family, etc)
- Address issues in respectful way
- Listen for agreement
- > Leave our views at the door
What can we do to enhance religion and culture options in LTC?
HOLIDAYS
Programming for religious needs (ex. woman only swim)
Coordinate around religious practices
Ensuring everyone feels comfortable and heard
Know how to refer to patients
Describe the GOLDEN RULE
The principle of treating others as you want to be treated
- Conflict is often resolved when individual realizes they do not have to accept another viewpoint
- Respects other viewpoint, as it is their right to have a different view
- Look at similarities for religions
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