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The referencing and citing of scholarly work is mandatory to support the idea that is being presented in the participation discussion.  ALL peer responses require an in text citation, a reference, and 6 or more sentences. References should be between 2018 to 2022.

Post 1:

Everyone has his or her own concept of spirituality, but in general Spirituality is a broad concept of a belief in something beyond the self. It helps on leading individual find answers within self though the acceptance of supreme being, some in nature. It strives to answer questions about the meaning of life, how people are connected to each other, truths about the universe, and other mysteries of human existence. Spirituality offers a worldview that suggests there is more to life than just what people experience on a sensory and physical level. Instead, it suggests that there is something greater that connects all beings to each other and to the universe itself. It may involve religious traditions centering on the belief in a higher power. It can also involve a holistic belief in an individual connection to others and the world (Lasair, S. 2020).

Spirituality has been a source of comfort and relief from stress for multitudes of people. While people use many different paths to find God or a higher power, ​research has shown that those who are more religious or spiritual and use their spirituality to cope with challenges in life experience many benefits to their health and well-being. I believe that experience spiritual needs, and this need may be expressed in words, in attitude, emotion or in appearance. Patient may show sign of distress, depression, and silence. Therefore, I must assess patient needs in every area possible, open-ended conversation to have clues of what help to lead patients to recovery.

The most important of all is the assessment to know the patient position of belief, what he or she believes, in who she believes. This will prevent me from leading patients of believing what I believe. But support the patient on his belief. As soon that I detect the spirituality need, I must support the patients as close as possible, such as meditation, connection to God through prayer, even praising (Lalani, N., 2021).

As a nurse, I may incorporate the patient’s spiritual needs into their treatment plan. I use connections, patient involvement, and physical therapy interventions as part of a comprehensive care plan. Spiritual care initiatives are adaptable, and the nurse and other members of the healthcare team can provide them in a variety of ways. Honoring the patient’s spirituality, being present with them, developing a therapeutic relationship, and engaging in conversation all increase the patient’s value.

 

References

Lalani, N., Duggleby, W., & Olson, J. K. (Joanne K. (2021). “I Need Presence and a Listening Ear”: Perspectives of Spirituality and Spiritual Care Among Healthcare Providers in a Hospice Setting in Pakistan. Journal of Religion and Health, 60(4), 2862–2877. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s10943-021-01292-9

Lasair, S. (2020). A Narrative Approach to Spirituality and Spiritual Care in Health Care. Journal of Religion and Health, 59(3), 1524–1540. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s10943-019-00912-9

 

Post 2:

For me, spirituality entails cultivating inner serenity and having faith that a superior force is looking out for my family and me. Additionally, I see spirituality as synonymous with being a good, peaceful, and compassionate person who places a high value on loving oneself and others. Some individuals could consider themselves to be spiritual but not religious. In order to understand our patient’s preferences, we must comprehend the distinction. The major goal of nursing, in my opinion, is to care enough to try to alleviate others’ pain. I think a spiritual person is concerned about other people’s problems. People can attend church every Sunday, pray every day, do yoga, and take medications, but if they don’t care about other people, what good is it? We need to examine our priorities and make treating patients with love and compassion a top priority. There are many various ways to be kind, for instance being totally present, paying attention, and listening to others’ worries, but it’s crucial to realize that pain can take many different forms in addition to physical ones. The way you tend to your patients’ spiritual needs as a nurse is also impacted by your level of spiritual practice. Additionally, it is important for us to recognize how this affects patient care as healthcare professionals. Particularly, those who have a more passive posture may become more passive and rely more on God’s will, while others may adopt a more aggressive position and engage in self-protective activities as a result of their spiritual devotion. The results could be either positive or negative but knowing spirituality and how these mechanisms are interwoven into the patient’s health practices helps us comprehend their perspective on their sickness as well. A nurse’s everyday stressors can quickly increase from zero to one hundred. You must tend to your spiritual needs if you want to be a good nurse. According to the reading, spirituality is a dynamic and fundamental aspect of humanity that allows people to experience relationships with themselves, their families, their friends, their community, their society, their environment, and the significant or sacred things in their lives. Through spirituality, people also seek out transcendence and ultimate meaning (Bogue & Hogan, 2020). As a result, I think this affects how you interact with your patients, how you treat them, and how they respond to your treatment.

Reference

Bogue, D. W., & Hogan, M. (2020). Foundational Issues in Christian spirituality and ethics. In Practicing Dignity: An Introduction to Christian Values and Decision Making in Health Care. (Chapter 1). Grand Canyon University. https://lc.gcumedia.com/phi413v/practicing-diginity-an-introduction-to-christian-values-and-decision-making-in-health-care/v1.1/

 

Post 3:

Ethical and Spiritual Decision-Making in Health Care

The need for holistic health care is essential, meaning that health care is not just about the body but also about the patient’s spirit. Spirituality in healthcare is a sensitive topic, mainly because practitioners are not certain how to approach the topic and how to use it to promote optimal healthcare. However, spirituality is valuable because it can increase happiness and fitness and help patients cope with recovery and illnesses (Superdock et al., 2018). Therefore, understanding the role of spirituality in healthcare is vital, which this paper seeks to achieve.

         What is Spirituality?

People view spirituality differently. Some may relate it to a specific church or religion, while others describe it as a non-religious activity (Jeanne Wirpsa et al., 2018). I consider spirituality essential in healthcare and would describe it as a combination of non-religious and religious activities. It may be a quiet time for private prayer, rituals, yoga, meditation, or reflection. I also consider spirituality as simple as swimming in the ocean to connect with nature or going for a walk. Therefore, one cannot impose their concept or belief about spirituality on others.

I also believe that spirituality is valuable because it gives people significant meaning or purpose in their lives. The reason is that believing in something bigger than oneself provides more excitement, understanding, adventure, connection, and peace than anything else. Regardless of one’s belief and practice of spirituality, the type of faith one has can significantly impact one’s health and wellness. It can provide more trust, vision, direction, meaning, and hope (Ho et al., 2018). In general, holistic care involves caring about and knowing patients in all their wholeness and complexities, which involves understanding and addressing their spiritual needs.

  How Spirituality Influences The Way I Care for Patients

According to research, spirituality gives patients purpose, value, and a sense of fulfillment in life (Superdock et al., 2018). Spirituality can help patients understand their illness, treatment, and recovery journey. Based on this understanding, I use spirituality to help patients cope with their illnesses by helping them believe in healing, maintain a healthy mindset, have a better quality of life, and believe in the treatment plan. Aside from that, I have noticed that spiritual activities like meditation and slow walks in the garden with patients promote recovery by enhancing physical performance, boosting self-esteem, and reducing anxiety. Therefore, I understand the need to not only focus on patients’ physical healing but also to promote spiritual healing.

Additionally, understanding spirituality enables me to provide compassionate care by listening to patients and being a source of support and strength even to family members. Patients can panic when receiving treatment or when unsure about the effectiveness of treatment (Ho et al., 2018). In such cases, I implement spirituality by empathizing with patients, acknowledging their fears, and helping them understand that the healthcare team exists to safeguard their wellness and promote their healing. I usually pay attention to patients’ feats, suggest effective spiritual rituals, and provide a protected zone to provide effective and non-invasive compassionate care.

        Summary

Spirituality in healthcare can help with recovery and coping. Its understanding can enable healthcare practitioners to reduce patients’ pain, discover their purpose, and promote a positive outlook on life. It can also increase relaxation, lower the risk of illnesses, and improve physical functioning. Therefore, health practitioners should research spirituality and learn how to implement it to promote patients’ health and well-being.

References

Ho, J. Q., Nguyen, C. D., Lopes, R., Ezeji-Okoye, S. C., &Kuschner, W. G. (2018). Spiritual

Care in the Intensive Care Unit: A Narrative Review. Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, 33(5), 279–287. https://doi.org/10.1177/0885066617712677

Jeanne Wirpsa, M., Emily Johnson, R., Bieler, J., Boyken, L., Pugliese, K., Rosencrans, E., &

Murphy, P. (2018). Interprofessional Models for Shared Decision Making: The Role of the Health Care Chaplain. Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy, 25(1), 20–44. https://doi.org/10.1080/08854726.2018.1501131

Superdock, A. K., Barfield, R. C., Brandon, D. H., & Docherty, S. L. (2018). Exploring the

vagueness of Religion & Spirituality in complex pediatric decision-making: a qualitative study. BMC Palliative Care, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-018-0360-y

 

Post 4:

Spirituality has diverse meanings for many individuals. For some, it is essentially a matter of faith in God and engagement in organized religion (Koenig, 2012). For others, nonreligious activities like solitary thought, time in nature, private prayer, yoga, or meditation help them connect with their spiritual selves. Spiritual care for patients must consider each person’s individual needs, which may or may not involve religious beliefs. This need not be stated explicitly by the patient. Sometimes a patient or their loved ones would ask for spiritual support without even realizing it. Disconnectedness, hopelessness, future anxiety, meaninglessness, and a belief in punishment are all common spiritual reactions from patients and their loved ones when they are experiencing spiritual distress. One may invoke God and other high powers, religious spirituality, while others may view humans and humanity as sacred or even the environment or nature as sacred (Worthington & Allison, 2018).

As a Christian with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, my viewpoint of spirituality reflects my faith. I am a Christian who acknowledges that I am a sinner saved by God’s love and forgiveness. As a Christian, I aspire to develop and become the best version of myself through Jesus. As a Christian, I believe that God created everything. As a nurse, incorporating God enables me to deliver a more holistic approach. It allows me to be more accepting of their beliefs. Spiritually, God or other religious gods are possible (Swihart et al., 2021). When caring for patients, I respect and demonstrate compassion for all beliefs, even if they are not Christian. Respecting a sick person may help them feel better, whether physically or spiritually, even though I may not understand or agree with their actions. Many patients have requested that chaplains visit them or pray with them. Before surgeries or tests, I have also had patients who wanted me to hold their hands and pray with them. Knowing God and having faith in him gives me the confidence to hold the hand of my patients and pray for or with them.

References

Koenig, H. G. (2012). Religion, spirituality, and Health: The Research and Clinical Implications. ISRN Psychiatry, 2012, 1–33. https://doi.org/10.5402/2012/278730

Swihart, D. L., Yarrarapu, S. N. S., & Martin, R. L. (2021). Cultural religious competence in clinical practice. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved October 24, 2022, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493216/

Worthington, E. L., & Allison, S. T. (2018). Heroic humility: What the science of humility can say to people raised on self-focus. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000079-000