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Computerized chaplaincy--today and tomorrow.

Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy

|December 11, 1987

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Computer technology is revolutionizing healthcare, making it essential for chaplains to adapt. Overcoming barriers like cost and resistance is key for integrating digital tools into pastoral care effectively.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Ministry
Digital Transformation in Religion

Background:

Healthcare environments are increasingly adopting advanced technology.
Innovations like diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) necessitate technological familiarity for all healthcare professionals.
Pastoral care, traditionally low-tech, faces pressure to integrate computer technology.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the growing importance of computer technology in healthcare chaplaincy.
To identify obstacles hindering chaplains' adoption of technology.
To encourage thoughtful integration of digital tools in ministry.

Main Methods:

Literature review on technology trends in healthcare and ministry.
Analysis of challenges faced by chaplains in adopting new technologies.

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Discussion of the imperative for chaplains to engage with computer technology.

Main Results:

Computer technology is rapidly transforming both medicine and ministry.
Chaplains must become proficient with technology due to healthcare system changes (e.g., DRGs).
Barriers include technophobia, clergy resistance, cost, and misconceptions about pastoral care.

Conclusions:

Chaplains need to embrace computer technology for effective ministry in modern healthcare settings.
Adoption should be cautious, ensuring technology serves as a tool, not a replacement for genuine care.
Individual chaplains must determine the optimal use of technology in their practice.