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The Ars Moriendi Model for Spiritual Assessment: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation
Mieke Vermandere1, Franca Warmenhoven1, Evie Van Severen1
1KU Leuven in Belgium.
Oncology Nursing Forum
|July 7, 2015
Summary
Nurses and physicians found the ars moriendi model (AMM) valuable for spiritual assessment in palliative care. The AMM strengthened patient-provider relationships and facilitated person-centered end-of-life care.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Spiritual Care
- End-of-Life Care
Background:
- Spiritual assessment is crucial in palliative care.
- The ars moriendi model (AMM) offers a framework for spiritual assessment.
- Understanding healthcare providers' experiences with the AMM is essential for its effective implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurses' and physicians' experiences with the ars moriendi model (AMM) for spiritual assessment.
- To evaluate the perceived value and impact of the AMM on patient-provider relationships in palliative home care.
Main Methods:
- Convergent, parallel, mixed-methods design.
- Quantitative survey assessing first impressions and feasibility.
- Qualitative semistructured interviews exploring in-depth experiences with the AMM.
- Study conducted in palliative home care settings in Belgium.
Main Results:
- The AMM was perceived as valuable by healthcare providers (HCPs).
- Many patients shared end-of-life wishes and expectations during assessments.
- The AMM strengthened the patient-provider relationship for most HCPs.
- Assessments often revealed new issues, though spiritual topics were sometimes discussed informally prior.
Conclusions:
- HCPs consider the AMM a useful tool for spiritual assessment.
- The AMM aids in gathering information about patients' context, life story, and connections.
- The model facilitates person-centered care by enhancing insight into patient spirituality.
- The AMM is important for establishing person-centered end-of-life care.
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