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Translating spiritual care in the chaplain profession
Emily M Cramer1, Kelly E Tenzek, Mike Allen
1Department of Communications, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. emcramer@uwm.edu
The Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling : JPCC
|September 18, 2013
Summary
Hospital chaplains face challenges communicating the value of spiritual care. This study identifies key communication barriers and offers strategies to improve understanding among patients, staff, and administrators.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Chaplaincy
- Spiritual Care in Medicine
- Qualitative Health Research
Background:
- Chaplains offer vital spiritual care to patients and families in healthcare settings.
- Evidence shows spiritual care improves patient quality of life.
- Chaplains struggle to articulate their service benefits to diverse stakeholders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the communication challenges faced by healthcare chaplains.
- To identify specific areas where chaplains experience translation difficulties.
- To outline strategies for enhancing the understanding of chaplaincy services.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study was conducted.
- Interviews were held with 19 chaplains.
- Thematic analysis was used to identify key issues.
Main Results:
- Chaplains face challenges justifying their role to patients and families.
- Difficulties arise in defining chaplaincy as a 'productive' employee contribution.
- Effective collaboration with healthcare teams presents translation hurdles.
Conclusions:
- Addressing these communication gaps is crucial for chaplains.
- Strategies are needed to better integrate spiritual care within healthcare.
- Further research can refine methods for demonstrating chaplaincy's impact.
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