Spiritual Needs Assessment and Reflection of Patient with Hemophilia
Adrian Powell
Grand Canyon University: PHI-413V
7/24/16
Introduction
Recent research shows evidence of the need for integration of patients' spiritual needs alongside medication. This has been shown to improve healing despite there being controversy on the issue among physicians as well as other scientists. However, each spiritual need of each patient needs different assessment differently since people vary when this matter is put forward. Spirituality and religion are very sensitive matters and if approached wrongly, can yield bad results. Thus starting with a good and timely assessment tool is crucial.
Interview
A patient suffering from Hemophilia was assessed using …show more content…
It is clear that a patient's expectations, as well as emotions, can be detected using spiritual assessment and reflection. However, different responses are expected other than the one indicated in this transcript. Despite this is can be advised that spiritual assessment is done on each patient and if a possible change in thought and expectation be induced in the patients with or without medication but with high regard to ethics. The patient was cooperative and willing to speak his heart out. Being nonjudgmental regarding religion was quite helpful since at this moment, patients need comfort and emotional uplift as well as someone to speak to and obtain …show more content…
This is the moment when people have time to look deeper into their lives and diseases that may yield stress. Thus this assessment is usually important and needs to be encouraged and regularly done by nurses and other health caregivers. Challenges will never lack but looking at the eventual outcome with ethics in full consideration; it's usually worth giving a try with medication inclusive.
References
Andrews, M. M., & Boyle, J. S. (2008). Transcultural concepts in nursing care. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Fitchett, G. (2002). Assessing spiritual needs: A guide for caregivers. Lima (Ohio: Academic Renewal Press.
Lewis, S. M., Dirksen, S. R., & Bucher, L. (2014). Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems. London: Elsevier Health Sciences.
Luxner, K. L. (2005). Delmar's maternal-infant nursing care plans. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Learning.
Randall-David, E., Bowman Gray School of Medicine., & Association for the Care of Children's Health. (1989). Strategies for working with culturally diverse communities and clients. Washington, D.C: Association for the Care of Children's
Adrian Powell
Grand Canyon University: PHI-413V
7/24/16
Introduction
Recent research shows evidence of the need for integration of patients' spiritual needs alongside medication. This has been shown to improve healing despite there being controversy on the issue among physicians as well as other scientists. However, each spiritual need of each patient needs different assessment differently since people vary when this matter is put forward. Spirituality and religion are very sensitive matters and if approached wrongly, can yield bad results. Thus starting with a good and timely assessment tool is crucial.
Interview
A patient suffering from Hemophilia was assessed using …show more content…
It is clear that a patient's expectations, as well as emotions, can be detected using spiritual assessment and reflection. However, different responses are expected other than the one indicated in this transcript. Despite this is can be advised that spiritual assessment is done on each patient and if a possible change in thought and expectation be induced in the patients with or without medication but with high regard to ethics. The patient was cooperative and willing to speak his heart out. Being nonjudgmental regarding religion was quite helpful since at this moment, patients need comfort and emotional uplift as well as someone to speak to and obtain …show more content…
This is the moment when people have time to look deeper into their lives and diseases that may yield stress. Thus this assessment is usually important and needs to be encouraged and regularly done by nurses and other health caregivers. Challenges will never lack but looking at the eventual outcome with ethics in full consideration; it's usually worth giving a try with medication inclusive.
References
Andrews, M. M., & Boyle, J. S. (2008). Transcultural concepts in nursing care. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Fitchett, G. (2002). Assessing spiritual needs: A guide for caregivers. Lima (Ohio: Academic Renewal Press.
Lewis, S. M., Dirksen, S. R., & Bucher, L. (2014). Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems. London: Elsevier Health Sciences.
Luxner, K. L. (2005). Delmar's maternal-infant nursing care plans. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Learning.
Randall-David, E., Bowman Gray School of Medicine., & Association for the Care of Children's Health. (1989). Strategies for working with culturally diverse communities and clients. Washington, D.C: Association for the Care of Children's