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the word spirituality is derived from ______
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the latin word spiritus which means breath or wind
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what is the significance of spirituality?
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- the centre of all aspects of a person's life
- whatever gives a person ultimate meaning - the spirit gives life to or animates a person - a factor that helps individuals achieve balance needed to maintain health and well being |
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how does spirituality connect to nursing?
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- spirituality was at the core of early nursing philosophies and practice
- caregivers who reported higher levels of spiritual well-being experienced less care-giver burden - mind, body and spirit are linked but the relationship is not fully understood - canadian nurses must understand how individual world views influence how clients view the spiritual world |
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spiritual well-being is ____
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a state of wholeness or health
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spiritual care involves____
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supporting patients' connectedness to self, others and the sacred
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Faith is defined as___
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-a cultural or institutional religion such as Judaism,
- a relationship with a divinity, higher power or authority that incorporates belief and action. - a manner in which a person chooses to live life - |
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belief that comes from faith involves___
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transcendence - an awareness of sth that cannot be seen or known in physical ways
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what is religion?
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- an organised system of beliefs concerning cause, nature, and purpose
- encompasses spirituality - a structured search for the spiritual - religious care helps maintain client's belief systems and worship practices |
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what is hope?
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- a multidimensional concept that provides comfort while ppl endure life threats and challenges
- closely associated with faith - gives motivation to achieve and the resources to use toward that achievement - can be complex and unique to each individual |
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how does spirituality affect health?
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- helps individual find strength and meaning amidst the experience
- facilitates coping - illness may encourage or question a person's spirituality |
