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Published in: Journal of Religion and Health 6/2020

01-12-2020 | Biographical Exploration

Spirituality and Caring for the Older Person: A Discussion Paper

Authors: Mary McDonnell-Naughton, Lorraine Gaffney, Alison Fagan

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 6/2020

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Abstract

Holistic healthcare to the older person is important. Spirituality is considered to be the very essence of being and for some is what motivates and guides us to live a meaningful existence. Nurses caring for the older person need support in responding to their spiritual needs in order to ensure that they are appropriately and successfully met. The aim of this paper is to explore these needs and highlight some evidence indicating how this care can be implemented and therefore ultimately influence nursing practice.
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Metadata
Title
Spirituality and Caring for the Older Person: A Discussion Paper
Authors
Mary McDonnell-Naughton
Lorraine Gaffney
Alison Fagan
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 6/2020
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-020-01027-2

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