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A Spoke in the Wheel: Enhancing Chaplaincy Documentation in Interdisciplinary Care Settings
1TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital, Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science, OH, USA.
The Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling : JPCC
|June 17, 2021
Summary
Chaplains can improve interdisciplinary patient care by focusing spiritual assessments on the patient's medical condition. Utilizing medically familiar models enhances the integration of emotional and spiritual support into treatment plans.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare
- Clinical Chaplaincy
- Interdisciplinary Care
Background:
- Chaplaincy is an integral component of holistic patient care.
- Effective integration of chaplaincy services with medical teams can enhance patient outcomes.
- The role of spiritual support in conjunction with medical treatment requires further exploration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how chaplains can more effectively contribute to interdisciplinary patient care.
- To emphasize the importance of aligning spiritual assessments with patients' medical conditions.
- To advocate for the use of communication models familiar to medical teams within chaplaincy practices.
Main Methods:
- This essay reviews the role of chaplaincy within interdisciplinary healthcare settings.
- It proposes a focus on patient's medical condition during spiritual assessments.
- It suggests adopting communication frameworks understood by medical professionals.
Main Results:
- Spiritual assessments that prioritize the patient's medical status can lead to more targeted support.
- Utilizing familiar medical models facilitates better communication and collaboration between chaplains and healthcare teams.
- Enhanced integration of chaplaincy services can positively impact the overall patient care experience.
Conclusions:
- Chaplains are vital members of interdisciplinary care teams.
- Aligning spiritual support with medical needs enhances treatment efficacy.
- Adopting familiar communication models strengthens the collaborative approach to patient care.
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