1st ed. 2019 Edition
by Fiona Timmins (Editor), Sílvia Caldeira (Editor)
This book provides a condensed but
comprehensive up-to-date overview of spirituality and its application
to health care. The need for healthcare workers to provide spiritual
care or meet patients’ spiritual needs is gaining increasing importance
in nursing and midwifery policy at local, national and international
level. Internationally, there is a growing belief in spirituality as a
valid dimension of care.
The book highlights a range of examples
and case studies facilitating the practical application of the
recommendations discussed. In addition to presenting new psychological
perspectives, various activities throughout will encourage readers to
form their own opinion on the issues covered. The suggestions for
further reading and useful websites will also help readers interested in
exploring specific areas in more depth.
Combining contributions
by authors from various disciplines, the book offers a valuable tool for
qualified professional healthcare workers in practice, including
nurses, social workers, doctors and chaplains. With its handy format,
this practical pocket guide offers a faithful companion for
practitioners.
