SPIRITUALITY Flashcards
is generally thought
to refer to the human
tendency to seek
meaning & purpose in
life, inner peace and
acceptance,
forgiveness and
harmony, hope,
beauty, and so forth.
spirituality
is usually
applied to
ritualistic
practices &
organized
beliefs.
religion
a person who
doubts the existence
of God or a Supreme
Being or believes the
existence of God has
not been proved
agnostic
is one without belief
in a deity.
atheist
refers to “a disturbance in the belief or value
system that provides strength, hope, and
meaning to life”
spiritual distress
often portrayed as the opposite
of spiritual distress ; thought to not
occur by chance, but by choice ; results when individuals intentionally seek to strengthen their spiritual muscles
spiritual health/wellness/well-being
It refers to the spiritual beliefs
or ways of thinking that help
people cope with their
challenges.
spiritual/religious coping
Theories about human development
include not just theories about physical, cognitive, & moral development, but also spiritual development ; necessary to
appreciate how spirituality & religiosity
evolve with age & life experience ; evaluating the beliefs and religiosity of authority figures to form beliefs & practices that are meaningful for them.
spiritual development
what are the religious practices that nurses should know
holy days
sacred texts
sacred symbols
prayer
meditation
types of prayer
beliefs affecting diet
beliefs related to birth and death
beliefs about illness and healing
beliefs about dress and modesty
Solemn religious observances &
feast days throughout the year ; reflections, rituals, and prayer
holy days
Concept of Sabbath is common to both Christians & Jews, in response to biblical commandment “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.” ; Lord’s day
sacred texts
include jewelry,
medals, amulets, icons, totems, or
body ornamentation (e.g., tattoos)
that carry religious or spiritual
significance. ; worn to pronounce one’s faith, remind, provide, protect, be a source of comfort or strength
sacred symbols
Involves humans pleading or
experiencing the divine ; Inner experience for gaining
awareness of self
prayer
The act of focusing one’s thoughts or
engaging in self-reflection or
contemplation
meditation
what are the types of prayer
ritual
petitionary
colloquial
meditational
Many religions have
prescriptions regarding diet ; There may be rules about
which foods & beverages are
allowed and which are prohibited
beliefs affecting diet
Clients may have religious
beliefs that attribute illness to a
spiritual disease or sin ; others may believe the disease is a punishment in their past
beliefs about illness and healing
Many religions have traditions that
dictate dress.
beliefs about dress and modesty
these women cover their
hair with a wig or scarf as a sign of
respect to God.
orthodox jewish
these may wear temple
undergarments in compliance with
religious dictates.
mormons
For some, it is imperative that they not
shave certain hair (e.g., sideburns)
hasidic jewish
imperative that they not shave any hair
khalsa (dedicated) sikh
For all religions the
birth of a child is an
important event giving
cause for celebration.
beliefs related to birth
Spiritual & religious beliefs play a significant role
in the believer’s approach to death ; Many believe that the person who dies transcends
this life for a better place or state of being
beliefs related to death
how filipinos respond to stress or getting ill
denial
fatalistic resignation
initial response to
discomfort “Pagwawalang Bahala”.
denial
“Bahala Na”.
fatalistic resignation
Other Responses to Stress or Getting ILL
shock
fear and anxiety
shame and guilt
Factors Affecting Spiritual Needs
crisis
support system
religion
hospitalization during religious days
Rituals, practices, and
experiences involving a
search for the sacred ; Shared within a group ; formal, organized, group, ritualistic, objective
religion
A search for meaning and
purpose in life ; Seeks to understand life’s ultimate questions in relation to
the sacred ; informal, non-organized, self-reflection, experience, subejctive
spirituality
Active and ongoing
conversation that
assesses the spiritual
needs of the client.
spiritual assessment
Addressing the spiritual
needs of the client as they
unfold through spiritual
assessment.
spiritual care
two techniques of spiritual assessment
formal
informal
meaning of FICA spiritual assessment tool
faith and beliefs
importance and influence
community
address
it is a non-formal yet systematic approach
FICA spiritual assessment tool
it is a formal instrument
daily spiritual experiences scale