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Focusing on spirituality as an inherent component of effective nursing care, this text presents an unbiased view of the nature of human spirituality apart from religion. The text offers a unique interdisciplinary and inter-religious perspective—representing a range of Eastern and Western religious traditions—while addressing lifespan considerations and belief systems within the nursing process framework. Readable, interactive chapters apply the content clinically and highlight timely research on spirituality and health. Each chapter includes case studies, critical thinking questions, and personal reflection questions. Website references are also included.
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In 19 essays, contributors examine how nurses can treat patients as whole people, including assessing and meeting spiritual needs. They describe the differences and similarities between religion and spirituality, and the relationship of both to health. They examine the stages of life and the stages of faith, explain how culture and faith intertwine in major religions (and how the combination affects acceptance of care), and apply spiritual care to the process of nursing by describing evaluation, assessment, leading therapies, and data gathering. They also examine nurses as spiritual, ethical, and professional beings, recognizing that they must assess themselves and be aware of their own spirituality while they do the same in others. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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