Spirituality in healthcare : perspectives for innovative practice / editors, Fiona Timmins and Sílvia Caldeira.
2019
BL65.M4
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Title
Spirituality in healthcare : perspectives for innovative practice / editors, Fiona Timmins and Sílvia Caldeira.
ISBN
9783030044206 (electronic book)
3030044203 (electronic book)
9783030044190
3030044203 (electronic book)
9783030044190
Published
Cham : Springer, [2019]
Copyright
©2019
Language
English
Description
1 online resource : illustrations
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-030-04
Call Number
BL65.M4
Dewey Decimal Classification
615.8/52
Summary
This book provides a condensed but comprehensive up-to-date overview of spirituality and its application to health care. The need for healthcare workers to provide spiritual care or meet patients' spiritual needs is gaining increasing importance in nursing and midwifery policy at local, national and international level. Internationally, there is a growing belief in spirituality as a valid dimension of care.The book highlights a range of examples and case studies facilitating the practical application of the recommendations discussed. In addition to presenting new psychological perspectives, various activities throughout will encourage readers to form their own opinion on the issues covered. The suggestions for further reading and useful websites will also help readers interested in exploring specific areas in more depth.Combining contributions by authors from various disciplines, the book offers a valuable tool for qualified professional healthcare workers in practice, including nurses, social workers, doctors and chaplains. With its handy format, this practical pocket guide offers a faithful companion for practitioners.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Online resource ; title from PDF title page (viewed May 22, 2019).
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