Spiritual Cultural

Question 1

What is the difference btwn Religion vs. Spirituality?

Answer 1

Religion- set of beliefs & practices that a community shares in its pursuit of a relationship with God

Spirituality- a broader concept, the recognition of a dimension that is invisible, yet within us and beyond the world that provides a sense of connectedness to the universe.
- Beliefs about reality and the way things are that help individuals kinda to make sense of life

Question 2

What is the similarity of religion and spirituality?

Answer 2

Both are searching for the meaning of life

Question 3

Can one be spiritual but not religious?

Answer 3

YES!! Everyone IS spiritual (holistic), NOT necessary religious!!!

Question 4

What are the 5 Universal Spiritual needs?

Answer 4

1. Meaning and Purpose in Life - making sense of the world we live in and bring control when chaos is present
2. Faith or trust in someone or something beyond ourselves - deep conviction of things not seen
3. Hope
4. Love - makes one feel valued
5. Forgiveness - Has power to restore broken relationship, connection btwn forgiveness & physical and emotional health

Question 5

For each of the 5 Universal Spiritual needs, what are questions that help asses spiritual needs of patients?

Answer 5

1. Meaning and Purpose
   
   • “What gives your life purpose?” “How has the illness affected the way you view life?”
2. Fatih
   
   • “What is your source of strength?” “How do your beliefs help you cope with suffering and illness?”
3. Hope
   
   • “What gives you hope?”
4. Love
   
   • “Who do you receive love and support from?” “Are you lonely?”
5. Forgiveness
   
   • “Do you feel like God has abandoned you or is punishing you?”

Question 6

What is S-P-I-R-I-T Acronym?

Answer 6

S- Senses: use ur sense to gather data about your patient’s beliefs, practices and needs
P- Presence: be present and available
I- Intuition: listen
R- Respect: respect their spiritual beliefs by being non-judgmental
I- Interpretation: accurately interpret data you have collected. Validate your assessment with patient or family
T- Trust: develop a trusting relationship

Question 7

What is Culture?

Answer 7

Attitudes, values, beliefs, customs shared by a group fo people and passed down generation to generation

Question 8

In what ways do our cultural beliefs impact us?

Answer 8

• Health beliefs/practices
• Family structure
• Communication
• Diet

Question 9

What is Cultural Competence?

Answer 9

• Enables Health care providers to deliver services that are respectful to the health beliefs, practices and cultural needs of diverse patients.
• Allows us to function effectively to understand the needs of groups accessing health information and health care, thus helping eliminate health disparities

Question 10

What is Cultural Competence?

Answer 10

• Enables Health care providers to deliver services that are respectful to the health beliefs, practices and cultural needs of diverse patients.
• Allows us to function effectively to understand the needs of groups accessing health information and health care, thus helping eliminate health disparities

Question 11

What are the most common religious concerns?

Answer 11

1. Jehovah Witness
   
   • No blood or blood products –> they won’t take blood transfusions
2. Jewish
   
   • Kosher diet –> example is keeping meat separate from dairy
   • If Orthodox, they’ll not press call light or turn on/off lights on Sabbath