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Pain control and chaplaincy in Australia.
Lindsay B Carey1, Christopher J Newell, Bruce Rumbold
1Australian Health and Welfare Chaplains Association, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. lindsay.carey@defence.gov.au
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
|December 13, 2006
Summary
Australian health care chaplains frequently provide pastoral care for patients and families managing pain. Many also support clinical staff, highlighting chaplaincy
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Chaplaincy
- Pain Management
- Pastoral Care
Background:
- Pain control is a significant challenge in healthcare.
- The role of chaplaincy in pain management is not fully understood.
- Understanding chaplain involvement can improve patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the experiences of Australian health care chaplains regarding pain control.
- To identify the extent of pastoral intervention in pain management.
- To explore chaplaincy perspectives on their role in pain control.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 327 Australian health care chaplains.
- Data collection on involvement with patient/family pain issues.
- Inquiry into assistance provided to clinical staff.
Main Results:
- 60% of chaplains provided pastoral intervention for pain.
- 36% assisted clinical staff with patient pain issues.
- Differences noted between volunteer and staff chaplains.
Conclusions:
- Chaplaincy plays a significant role in pain management support.
- Findings suggest implications for chaplaincy training and utility.
- Further research into chaplaincy's impact on pain control is warranted.
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