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Wholistic care. Healing a "sick" system

S J Schuster

    Nursing Management
    |June 1, 1997
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study introduces the Franciscan Wholistic Health Center (FWHC), a unique healthcare model integrating spiritual development and wholistic practices within an acute care hospital setting. FWHC aims to address limitations of the traditional medical model through its distinct approach to patient and staff well-being.

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    Area of Science:

    • Integrative Medicine
    • Healthcare Innovation
    • Spirituality in Health

    Background:

    • The traditional medical model has limitations in addressing the whole person.
    • There is a growing need for healthcare approaches that integrate mind, body, and spirit.
    • Existing complementary and alternative medicine efforts may not be fully integrated into mainstream healthcare.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the establishment and unique features of the Franciscan Wholistic Health Center (FWHC).
    • To highlight FWHC's integration of wholistic concepts and practices into medical care.
    • To differentiate FWHC from other healthcare initiatives through its focus on explicit spirituality and staff development.

    Main Methods:

    • Establishment of the Franciscan Wholistic Health Center (FWHC) as a department within an acute care hospital.
    • Integration of wholistic health concepts and practices into patient care.
    • Emphasis on goal-explicit spirituality for both staff and clients.
    • Involvement of FWHC staff in their own spiritual development and that of their clients.

    Main Results:

    • The FWHC offers a unique model of care by embedding wholistic practices within a conventional hospital.
    • The center distinguishes itself through a deliberate focus on spirituality as a core component of health and healing.
    • Staff engagement in spiritual development is a key differentiator, fostering a supportive environment for both providers and patients.

    Conclusions:

    • The Franciscan Wholistic Health Center (FWHC) presents a novel approach to healthcare by merging medical care with wholistic and spiritual dimensions.
    • This integrated model has the potential to address the shortcomings of the purely medical model.
    • The emphasis on spirituality and staff development offers a unique pathway for enhanced patient and provider well-being.

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