An Exploration of Current Approaches to and Facilities for Spiritual Care Provision in the Republic of Ireland

This study aimed to explore current approaches to and facilities for spiritual care provision in the Republic of Ireland. The findings identify that providing spiritual care to patients is a key component of hospital policy. Spiritual support is identified as the responsibility of the whole healthca...

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Published in:The journal of pastoral care & counseling 2017-06, Vol.71 (2), p.122-131
Main Authors: Timmins, Fiona, Caldeira, Sílvia, Murphy, Maryanne, Pujol, Nicolas, Sheaf, Greg, Weathers, Elizabeth, Whelan, Jacqueline, Flanagan, Bernadette
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clergy
Health administration
Health care
Hospice care
Humans
Ireland
Pastoral Care
Patient Care Team
Patients
Spirituality
Teams
Visitors
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Summary:This study aimed to explore current approaches to and facilities for spiritual care provision in the Republic of Ireland. The findings identify that providing spiritual care to patients is a key component of hospital policy. Spiritual support is identified as the responsibility of the whole healthcare team with specific responsibility being attributed to the healthcare chaplain. Most sites provided a sacred space or quiet place for clients, visitors and staff to contemplate.
ISSN:1542-3050
2167-776X
DOI:10.1177/1542305017708158