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Religion and Spirituality in End-of-life Care, 2006.
A discussion regarding the role of religion and spirituality in treatment interventions and outcomes for patients receiving end-of-life care.
1,850 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper focuses on one of the most common coping mechanisms that terminal patients turn to as they experience end-of-life care: subsistence to religion and spirituality. This paper reviews a research proposal developed to effectively demonstrate the presence and occurrence of religion and spirituality among patients receiving end-of-life care, as well as determine the nature and dynamics of this concept from the perspective of the patients.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of Problem/Objectives
Review of Relevant Literature
Definition of Terms
Methodology
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"In the practice of EOL care, it is inevitable that patients would discuss their situation with their caregivers, an occurrence that must be prepared for by the caregivers themselves. Most often, discussion of patients' situations are discussed with philosophical and reflective analyses, an approach that is commonly synonymous with religion and spirituality. As defined in the first section of this chapter, religion and spirituality operate on different dimensions: religion is primarily community-centered and shared among individuals, while spirituality, although a concept that can be expressed and shared, is mainly a feeling experienced by the individual, and may be shared or not shared to other people."
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End-of-Life Care, 2005.
This paper discusses cultural issues in end-of-life care.
1,495 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that, in this age of increased social diversity, the cultural aspects of end-of-life care have become increasingly important in the nursing profession; however, the cultural problems of extended life care through artificial means complicate this issue. The author points out that disparities in cultural backgrounds between patient and health care workers may become a problematic area. The paper relates that a strong cultural component of end-of-life nursing care is understanding the implications of spiritual and religious issues.
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"End-of life care nursing requirements are in themselves complex and an area in which more research is required. The research in palliative care has over the last decade focused on a holistic approach to the issue. This refers to care strategies that include the wider context of the patient's life; such as social, psychological and spiritual needs. More recently research in these areas have been extended to include an even wider range of contextual issues and a greater focus on the sensitive dynamics that culture plays in this form of nursing care."
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Spirituality, Religion, and Faith, 2005.
A look at what spirituality, religion, and faith mean within the Catholic religion.
1,547 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper looks at the modern-day notion of spirituality, religion, and faith and how each has a slightly different meaning within the context of our times. The paper explains these differences and points out that, while Catholicism has, to some extent, embraced the contemporary notion of spirituality and faith, both concepts are still connected to and influenced by religious structures and culture.
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"The words spirituality, religion, and faith, are often used interchangeably. When they are used to connote or denote a specific form of theistic phenomenon, more often than not, the term ?spirituality? is usually used to suggest the more individualistic aspects of God-focused thoughts and actions, the word ?religion? is more often used when discussing the issues of a particular traditional strain of philosophy regarding the divine essence, (such as the phrase ?the Catholic religion?) and the notion ?faith? is often referred to as a schema of belief that may or may not be communal or individual?in other words, to say that one has faith in God means that one has a belief in God."
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Spiritual Nursing Care, 2007.
This paper discusses spiritual nursing care and its application to a specific case.
1,855 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 28 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper stresses that there is considerable evidence indicating positive associations between spirituality, health and well-being, which makes spirituality an important framework for nursing care. The author points out that spirituality raises energy levels by inducing relaxation and enhancing connectivity between the patient and a higher power. Thus, spirituality plays an important role in controlling the effect of chronic pain on moods, sleep and coping strategies. The paper concludes that, to treat the rheumatoid arthritis of the patient discussed in the paper, a multidisciplinary approach to the problem that includes pain relief measures such as relaxation and distraction therapy is necessary.
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Nursing Issue
Goal
Nursing Intervention
Rationale
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"Patients who use relaxation techniques successfully experience a number of physiological and behavioral changes. When a patient is relaxed, they generally exhibit a decrease in blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, oxygen consumption, and basal metabolism. Relaxation is also hypothesized to affect pain by reducing tissue oxygen demand and lowering the levels of chemicals, such as lactic acid which trigger the sensation of pain. There is also evidence to suggest that relaxation techniques can increase the brains alpha waves, which can enhance the body's immune system ..."
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Spiritual and Pastoral Care, 2005.
A discussion on pastoral care and the concept of building a pastoral care ministry.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses a brief history of the evolution of pastoral care, the philosophies that encompass a pastoral ministry within the community and the elements of pastoral care that should be included in a pastoral community ministry design. It looks at how reconciliation, restoration and motivation are all essential elements.
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"Pastoral care has undergone an evolution through the decades that began with religious views, and then transformed into a type of mere clinical counseling. Considered by some to only be a type of psychological intervention for youth in the modern world, pastoral care is often considered a method of therapy that is a means of assisting clinicians during treatment. Yet, the historical foundations of pastoral care lie in biblical spirituality. This element of religious guidance is the strength of true pastoral care, for it aids in providing the individual with scriptural insights to the world, life, and in making significant change. Biblical inclusion into pastoral care further creates the opportunity to motivate others through scripture with hope in living. "
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Child Center Care Vs. Care by Family, 2007.
This paper discusses child care options and looks at the development of children who attended child care centers compared with those in family care.
3,054 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the question over who should care for children is once again being debated throughout North America, with many advocating that very young children be raised with either their mothers or a close member of the family instead of attending child care centers. The writer discusses research indicating that the poor quality of care given in existing centers throughout the United States is the reason for problems within the classroom, as children who attend these care centers are believed to have both development and social problems. The writer concludes that the important point of the debate over child care should be how to ensure quality care for children whose parents have to work, or have chosen to work, through understanding and enabling effective and positive child development and growth within center-based childcare.
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Introduction
An Overview of Child Care in the United States
Contemporary Childcare in the United States
Towards an Effective Child Care System
Conclusion
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"The changes in society over the past few decades have completely transformed the contemporary world, mainly through the consequences of warfare and the recent advancements in technology, which has also changed the lives of women. Accounting for almost half of the nation's workforce, a vast majority of them either are already mothers or will be, which means that something needs to be done about the childcare situation in America. Although center-based childcare is not, perhaps, the ideal situation for mothers and their children, most parents have little choice."
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Managed Care and the Care of Suicidal Patients, 2001.
Takes a look at the managed care health system and how it affects the care of suicidal patients.
1,245 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 42.95
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This paper discusses managed care, which is a system where health insurers closely monitor patients' treatments and restrict their insurance benefits to cover only services that the insurer judges to be "medically necessary." This system has had an important effect on the care of suicidal patients. This paper looks at these effects and evaluates their effectiveness.
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"Managed care treatments are designed to help people move through their current crisis and restore them to their previous level of function, and the managed care companies ask that the patient's treatment focus on the objective signs of impairment that the patient presents."
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Health Care and Managed Care, 2002.
Shortcomings of health care with the implementation of managed care.
4,150 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 17 sources, $ 151.95
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This paper discusses the shortcomings of the American health care system with the implementation of managed care. The risks and future trends in the system are looked at as well as examples of what the system has faced.
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Health Care Managed Care and Fee-For-Service Plans, 2000.
2,790 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 11 sources, $ 83.95
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This paper focuses on the quality of care delivered by various forms of managed care organizations and fee-for-service organizations as reported by numerous recent studies.
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"There is a current climate of distrust and frustration with managed care which has led many people to question whether health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other forms of managed care really are looking out for the best interests of their patients. Managed care plans have incentives in place which reward physicians and other health service providers for providing fewer services or less costly solutions. With American society?s negative feelings toward managed care medical practices, questions about the quality of care provided by various managed care institutions have been raised. The fact that managed care enrollment has been increasing while at the same time growth in total healthcare expenditures has been declining only serves to increase the frequency of questions about the quality of healthcare provided by managed care organizations. This paper will focus on the quality of care delivered by various forms of managed care organizations and fee-for-service organizations as reported by numerous recent studies."
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Spirituality and Health, 2003.
An analysis of the impact of spirituality on improved health care outcomes.
3,518 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 30 sources, APA, $ 98.95
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This paper evaluates the patients' and staffs' perspectives of the relevance, importance and promotion of spirituality in the health care institution and the institution's effectiveness in promoting spiritual care. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the relevant literature to develop a better understanding of the concepts of spiritual health in general, and how it applies to health care and workplace settings in particular. A summary of the research and salient findings are presented in the conclusion.
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Spirituality in Health Care
Definition of Terms
Prayer and Spirituality
Spiritual Health
Conclusion
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"Medical care that neglects the spiritual dimension cannot be called holistic. It overlooks a vital component of human nature, the spirit that nourishes and sustains the spark of life. Holistic health care, therefore, includes meeting the patient's physiological needs, promoting psychosocial relationships and supporting the fulfillment of spiritual aspirations. This interdependence of the physiological, the psychosocial and the spiritual aspects of development should be realized. Just as unexpressed anger and resentment can cause diseases referred to as psychosomatic, forms of spiritual distress such as guilt, irascibility, lack of forgiveness of self or others, and vindictiveness can lead to illness and suffering. To provide spiritual care, staff members must understand what spiritual health is and be able to recognize the spiritually healthy person. In the United States, early schools of nursing were affiliated with specific Christian religious organizations, and, within this context, student nurses were taught to include prayer as part of their care. Increasing cultural diversity and the emergence of public and nonsectarian hospitals and care facilities, ultimately eroded "official" prayer from most nursing curricula. In recent years, however, courses on spirituality have begun to reemerge (Snyder and Lindquist, 2002)."
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Integration of Christian Religion into Counseling, 2004.
Explores the need to integrate religion and spirituality into counseling.
1,866 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper studies the issues regarding the integration of religious beliefs into counseling. The paper looks at the benefits of a spiritual and religious approach to counseling, why this approach has been neglected for so long, the negative consequences that can occur when spirituality is not part of the counseling framework, and the ethical challenges posed to the integration of religion and spirituality into counseling. The paper also describes ways in which spirituality and religion can be integrated into the therapeutic process and highlights what is most beneficial about each approach.
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"The complexities involved with psychology and the Christian faith are complicated. John Carter, author of The Integration of Psychology and Theology, states that some Christians embrace psychology for answers to problems that are not clearly defined in scripture. In addition, they also look outside the church because they church may only offer such solutions as more prayer and a more committed Christian walk, but ?certainly not psychotherapy? (1979 Carter 12). In addition, pastors encounter a similar impasse for not being able to provide answers that relate to a deeper understanding of human psychology. Some pastors may even fear being ?disloyal to God and his word,? which may create anxiety. This anxiety adds to the complexity of the problems associated with introducing religion into psychology."
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Religion for the Twenty-First Century, 2002.
Essay arguing the applicability of a new type of religion, "Spirituality for Souls and Communities in the New Age" to individuals in today's world.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 142.95
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Religion has been a driving force in the lives of human beings since time began. Modern moral decline signals the failing of modern religion to uphold a significant value system and outlet for man's craving for something to believe in. This paper details a new religion, "Spirituality for Souls and Communities in the New Age", that by incorporating traditional religious teachings and practices with spiritual and intellectual freedom would meet the needs of individuals in today's world.
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Spirituality and Terminal Illness, 2004.
Examines the positive effects that spirituality has on patients afflicted with terminal illnesses.
3,382 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 96.95
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As a universal practice, the field of medicine functions as a single dimension, focusing on the medical model of seeking causes and solutions from scientific perspectives. Until recently, however, many patients with terminal illnesses such as cancer and heart disease have claimed the correlation of their religion and faith in sustaining their hope to recover from illnesses. This assertion has caught the attention of diverse health professions and led to research and studies in the analysis of religion or spirituality as an element in the medical process. This paper explores the assertions and idea of spirituality as being able to help in the healing process of terminally ill patients. The recognition of the value of elements such as faith and religion by both patients and doctors is one of the essential aspects of this study?s research and analysis.
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Spirituality
Hypothesis
Review of Literature
Methods
Proposed Statistical Techniques
Expected Findings
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"A medical assessment article indicates that spirituality is an element that exists within medical stages faced by a patient. This is identified through a patient?s demonstration of hope for recovery, or discovery of cure despite the possible results of a disease such as physical abnormalities or death. Despite the unexplainable occurrences transpiring between spirituality and the field of medicine, the positive behaviors and improved physical conditions demonstrated and testified by terminally ill patients provide supporting evidence to the positive association of spirituality in medicine."
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Spirituality, 2006.
A review of Watson's definition of spirituality in the context of her theory of transpersonal caring.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses Watson's definition of spirituality in terms of her theory of transpersonal caring as "a return to reverence and a sense of sacredness with regard to life and human experiences, especially those related to caring and healing work during their most vulnerable moments of life's journey". The paper talks about how spirituality is completely based on one idea: that all human beings and every object in the universe are connected and are also interconnected. Not only does the individual person have a connection to the universe, but the nurse and patient are interconnected in this reverence and sacredness.
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The Effects of Spirituality, 2004.
A look at the mental and physical aspects of spirituality for the Jewish, Catholic, and other faiths' elderly population.
1,414 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper discusses how the relationship of spirituality to aging is not a new idea and how society, as a whole, has been thinking about spirituality and its effects on aging since the first recording of religious history. It examines how the effects of spirituality on the elderly population have been shown to be positive, long-lasting, and generally beneficial to all who are preparing for their final days. In particular, it looks at how most religions include references in texts that point to late life as an honorable phase that presents distinct opportunities for spiritual growth, from the Sheikh in Islam to the Rebbe in Hassidic Judaism. It demonstrates how each religion describes a set of practices that leads to eventual spiritualism.
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"For example, in the Jewish faith, death is a part of the natural cycle. Death, like life, has meaning and is part of God?s plan. Although life is valued above all else, death is an acceptable natural part of that life. In addition, the Jewish faith has a firm belief in an afterlife, where those who have lived a worthy life will be rewarded . Another example is that of the Catholic faith. The Catholic faith is in Jesus Christ as a savior. Through the saving death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Catholics are able to face the reality of death with a serenity that the spirituality holds. In both of these examples, death is not feared, but exalted, leading to a more positive outlook on aging."
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