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Palliative care: a case study and reflections on some spiritual issues
1Murie Curie Nursing Sercice in Grampian, Scotland.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|March 12, 2010
Summary
Spirituality and ethnicity are crucial in end-of-life nursing care. Nurses must remain open-minded, regularly check patient wishes, and allow for changes in end-of-life care preferences.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Palliative Care
- End-of-Life Care
Background:
- Spirituality and ethnicity significantly influence patient care, particularly during end-of-life.
- Understanding diverse spiritual and ethnic needs is paramount in nursing practice.
Observation:
- A case study involving a palliative care patient, who was a nurse from Africa, highlighted the complexity of 'spirituality'.
- Spiritual expression is a dynamic process, not fully captured by static assessments.
Findings:
- Patient end-of-life wishes are not fixed and can evolve.
- Nurses require open-mindedness and continuous communication to ensure patient preferences are met.
Implications:
- Nurses must be adaptable and responsive to changing patient needs at the end of life.
- Available tools can be adapted to personalize end-of-life care, respecting spiritual and ethnic diversity.
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