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Clark Patrick Heard1,2,3, Jared Scott1,2,3, Rev'd Stephen Yeo1,2,4
1383648Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.
Abstract:
This project considers two co-occurring studies accounting perceptions of patients (n=8) and staff (n=8) related to assignment of Spiritual Care students as full-time interdisciplinary team members at a Forensic mental health facility. Students on 12-week placements were individually assigned to care units. Qualitative method consistent with Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was employed. The co-occurring studies identified that enhanced access to Spiritual Care was valued. Staff and patients indicated a desire for more spirituality focused participation.
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