Spirituality/Diversity Flashcards
spirituality
complex concept that is unique to each individual and is dependent upon a person’s culture, development, life experiences, beliefs, and ideas about life
spiritual wellness
awareness to one’s inner self
connection to a higher being, nature
values
highly individualized
spiritual wellness attributes
harmony
purpose
self acceptance
clear values
positive outlook
peace
balance
growth
types of spirituality
religious
non religious
spirituality and religion
spirituality is found in all human cultures
expressed differently in religious faiths
spirituality does not have to include religion
being spiritual doe not mean practicing religion
congruency
spirituality and health
reduce stress
improved health outcomes with chronic conditions
helps with pain management
comfort for the dying and bereaving
enhances recovery from illness and surgery
spirituality and health
decreases
anxiety, depression, anger, discomfort, feelings of isolation, alcohol abuse, BP, risk of heart disease
spirituality and health
increases
ability to cope, feeling of hope, optimism, freedom from regret, inner peace, satisfaction with life
spirituality in healing process
enhances comfort
provides inner peace
helps patients come to terms with disability and death
relationships include
self, family, friends, loved ones
aspects of relationships that effect spirituality
love, hurt, trust, mistrust, communication
spiritual distress
the state in which the individual experiences or is at risk for experiencing a disturbance in his belief system that is the source of their strength and hope
spiritual distress characteristics
concern with the meaning of life, suffering, and/or death
concern about belief system
anger towards God/religious representatives
no longer participates in religious practices
concerns with their relationship with God
questions meanings of their own existence
feels guilt, shame, remorse
feels helpless and hopeless
seeks spiritual assistance
demonstrates gallows humor
suffers from sleep disturbances
alterations in mood or behavior
spiritual assessment
faith/belief
life and self responsibility
connectedness to God/other power
life satisfaction
culture
fellowship and community
ritual and practice
vocation
nursing care
nurse-patient relationship
use of support systems
diet
prayer/meditation
nursing action
offer to contact the pastoral care department
plan activities to promote healing of body, mind, spirit
offer to teach relaxation, guided imagery, and meditation technique
religion
organized beliefs and worship
“state of doing”
agnostic
a person who believes nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena
person who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God
atheist
a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in existence of God or gods and an ultimate reality
what is diversity?
the unique variations between individuals informed by genetics and cultural background, refined by experience and personal choice
what is culture?
learned and shared beliefs involving:
knowledge, behaviors, ideas, attitudes, values, habits, work, lifestyle, etc.. that are unique to a particular group of people
transcultural nursing
a comparative study of cultures to understand similarities and differences across human groups
cultural sensitivity
being aware of cultural similarities and differences of others without assigning them value based on differences or similarities
cultural competence
requires acquiring specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes ti ensure delivery of culturally congruent care
