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Professional development for spiritual care practitioners: a program review
1Research and Policy, Spiritual Health Association Australia, Melbourne, Australia.
Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy
|June 7, 2021
Summary
This study evaluated a professional development program for spiritual care practitioners, identifying key themes like motivation and culture. Recommendations focus on enhancing professionalism and cross-cultural communication skills in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Professional Development
- Spiritual Care
Background:
- Professional development is vital for healthcare professionals' skill progression and role effectiveness.
- Continuing education is often mandatory for healthcare sector registration.
- This evaluation focuses on a specific professional development program for spiritual care practitioners.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a monthly professional development program for spiritual care practitioners.
- To identify common themes and areas for improvement within the program.
- To provide recommendations for future program enhancement.
Main Methods:
- The study evaluated a program offered from 2017-2019 by the Spiritual Health Association (Victoria, Australia) and partners.
- Common themes were identified through program data.
- Analysis focused on motivation, culture, purpose, and areas for improvement.
Main Results:
- Several common themes emerged from the program evaluation.
- Key areas identified include participant motivation, program culture, and professional purpose.
- Opportunities for program improvement were also highlighted.
Conclusions:
- The evaluation identified critical themes for spiritual care professional development.
- Recommendations include strengthening sector professionalism.
- Future program enhancements should incorporate broader cultural/ethnic sessions and improve interdisciplinary communication skills.
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