Promise, Provision, and Potential: A Hopeful Trajectory for Spiritual Care in Long-Term Care

This Canadian study aimed to better understand the provision of spiritual care in long-term care homes, its purpose/importance, the role of a spiritual care provider (SCP)/chaplain, effective practices, and challenges. Online survey responses revealed the need for spiritual care and the robust role...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Kuepfer, Jane, Schmidt, Angela, O’Connor, Thomas St. James, James, Melanie
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9158234/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35379026
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/15423050221090870
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Sumario:This Canadian study aimed to better understand the provision of spiritual care in long-term care homes, its purpose/importance, the role of a spiritual care provider (SCP)/chaplain, effective practices, and challenges. Online survey responses revealed the need for spiritual care and the robust role of SCPs. Recommendations are made for more consistent employ and integration of SCPs, supported by sector-specific training and a system to connect LTC homes with skilled SCPs.

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