Exploring the Meaning of Spirituality and Spiritual Care with Help From Viktor Frankl

Problem: A difficult concept to understand, spirituality is not often addressed in healthcare. Purpose: This paper will explore the concept of spirituality and spiritual care using the theory of meaning by Viktor Frankl. Implications: Authors will provide ways for nurses to think about spiritual nee...

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Published in:Journal of holistic nursing 2022-03, Vol.40 (1), p.46-55
Main Authors: Britt, Katherine C., Acton, Gayle
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Competence
Coping
Curricula
Curriculum
Delivery of Health Care
Education, Nursing
Euthanasia
Health care policy
Holistic approach
Holistic nursing
Humans
Meaning
Medical education
Nurses
Nursing education
Policy making
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
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Summary:Problem: A difficult concept to understand, spirituality is not often addressed in healthcare. Purpose: This paper will explore the concept of spirituality and spiritual care using the theory of meaning by Viktor Frankl. Implications: Authors will provide ways for nurses to think about spiritual needs and spiritual care for patients and identify barriers to spiritual care implementation. Suggestions are made for spiritual inquiry, resources are provided for spiritual care education and training, and recommendations are made for nursing education curricula and health care policy change. Conclusions: With a greater understanding of spirituality, nurses practicing holistic care can increase their spiritual care competence and implement spiritual care into practice.
ISSN:0898-0101
1552-5724
DOI:10.1177/08980101211026776