Spiritual Hx

Question 1

Define spirituality

Answer 1

Based on various religious traditions, spiritual movements, belief systems, cultures and contexts

Question 2

Define spiritual care

Answer 2

Deep and empathetic listening

Question 3

Barriers to patients receiving spiritual care

Answer 3

Physical - other priorities, loss of ability to communicate
Environmental - lack of privacy
Psychological - fears, taboos, own insecurities
Economic - not enough time, staff or resources
Education - lack of training, lack of insight

Question 4

Features of spiritual hx

Answer 4

HOPE FICA

• sources of Hope, meaning, comfort, peace, love and connection
• Organised religion
• Personal spirituality and Practices
• Effect on medical car and end of life
• Faith and belief
• Importance
• Community
• Address these issues in patient’s care

Question 5

Aims of spiritual hx

Answer 5

Don’t need to fix the problems just listen
Encourage realistic hope
Refer to religious professionals