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This book explores the nurses' lived experience of spirituality as a means of helping patients to cope with loss associated with terminal or chronic disease. It describes how nurses use their personal resources in caring for those with chronic and terminal conditions.

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Author:   Wendy Greenstreet
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138454439

ISBN 10:   1138454435
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   30 June 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Setting the Scene 1. Introduction: the point of the study 2. The choice of approach 3. An outline of what was already known 4. Involving nurses as research participants 5. Analysis of experience shared Part II: Impact of Loss as a Context of Care 6. Consequences of loss for patients and their significant others 7. Accessing support to help patients cope 8. Impact of loss on nurses 9. Belonging as the means of nurses coping Part III: The Impact of Process of Care on Nurses' Proficiency in Spiritual Care 10. Belief as the pillar of spirituality 11. Being a 'spiritual carer' 12. Becoming proficient in spiritual care Part IV: Implications for Education and Practice 13. Work culture 14. Role of belief in meaning making 15. Openness' as a particular style of communication 16. Discipline in self-care

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There are 149 pages of powerful information and helpful directions for those who are facing the loss of a loved one. Included in this reservoir of facts and information: Involving nurses as research participants; consequences of loss for patients and their significant others; Belonging as the means of nurses coping; Belief as the pillar of spirituality; 'Openness' as a particular style of communication; and much morel Here is help at that time in life when help is needed. This is a detailed and constructive approach to receiving and learning about methods of approaching in a healthy manner this healthcare challenge. - M. G. Pareglan, Publisher

Discussion highlights are the use of the phenomenology method for addressing spirituality; a particularly enlightening historical review about spirituality within the profession of nursing, beginning with religious nursing orders up to the present day; and an engaging, comprehensive literature review of the many facets of spirituality. The heart of Greenstreet's book addresses the study's findings: nurses' individual spiritual development influences their own ability with spiritual care. Nurses not only provide spiritual care, but also need it to keep themselves restored and spiritually whole. This book is recommended for nursing educators, practitioners, and students. --L. K. Strodtman, University of Michigan - Choice

Author Information

Dr Wendy Greenstreet commenced this research while a Principal Lecturer in Nursing at Canterbury Christ Church University. She qualified as a RGN in 1978 and as a RNT in 1983. Research to complete an MA(Ed) triggered an enduring interest in teaching spirituality in nursing, and later, in health and social care. A second specialist interest in issues of loss lead to further postgraduate study in psychosocial palliative care, followed by the development and delivery of post registration, and post graduate curriculum in palliative care. Wendy has moved her dual interest in spiritual care and loss forward in this PhD study. She remains an associate of Canterbury Christ Church University.

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