Week 8 Flashcards
Healing
- Inner process by which a person become whole
- Occurs within personal and external interventions that mobilize clients inner healing resources
Faith Healing
Based on prayer and religious faith
Mind Cures
Changing mental states
Metaphysical
Non-reality of the matter
Spiritualism
Intervention by spirits of the dead
Energy Medicine
Unblocking energy fields
Hypnotism
Power of suggestion (behaviour modification)
Germ Theory
Invading pathogenic organisms
scientific medicine
Holistic Healing
Division of a whole person: body, mind and spirit are interconnected
Religion
Differs from spiritual
Organized system the belief in gods
Spiritual Health- Nurses need to be aware and assess
faith
life satisfaction
ritual practices
hope and trust
client expectations
Spiritual Health Involves..
collaborating with client and family
consulting with spiritual leaders
Incorporating appropriate practices and rituals
Mobilizing hope, and developing trust
Spiritual Assessment Tool: FICA
F: faith and beliefs
I: importance and influence
C: Community
A: Address
Complementary Therapies
Used with typical biomedicine
Can be used alone when it promotes well being and health
Complementary Therapies Examples
Herbal medicine
Acupuncture
Massage
Naturopathy