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28-05-2008
Making Sense of Spirituality in Nursing and Health Care Practice: An Interactive Approach
by Wilfred McSherry
London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006 (2 nd ed.)
216 pp, Paperback (alk. paper)
ISBN: 9781843103653
About this Book
Caring for the spiritual needs of patients is a highly significant yet often neglected and misunderstood aspect of health care. This results, in part, from a general lack of guidance and instruction given to health care professionals on the subject. This new edition of an established introductory guide to spirituality and health care practice draws extensively on case studies illustrating the application of theory to practice. It encourages the exploration, through reflective activities, of what spirituality means, both to patients and to the health care professionals caring for them.This book provides a comprehensive introduction to spiritual care for health care professionals in all areas of practice.
About the Author
Wilfred McSherry is Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at The University of Hull. He is also a Registered General Nurse and Nurse Teacher.
Contents Foreword, Keith Cash, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. Preface to the second edition.1. Spiritual heritage of health care. 2. Spirituality explored. 3. Spirituality within the context of holism. 4. Providing spiritual care: using a systematic approach. 5. Barriers influencing the provision of spiritual care. 6. Skills required to provide spiritual care. 7. Developments in spirituality: research and education. Appendix: Spirituality and spiritual care rating scale (SSCRS). Subject Index. Author Index.
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