A preliminary study examining chaplains' support for veterans at the end of life.

Autor: Kopacz, Marek S., Feldstein, Bruce D., Allman Asekoff, Cecille, Kaprow, Maurice S., Smith-Coggins, Rebecca, Connery, April L.
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Zdroj: International Journal of Palliative Nursing; 2016, Vol. 22 Issue 6, p300-302, 3p
Abstrakt: This descriptive study examines the involvement of professional chaplains in addressing loss of dignity, inconsequential life or not having a legacy, fear of burdensomeness, and fear of pain in veterans at the end of life. A convenience sample of Jewish chaplains responded to an online survey gauging their involvement in these areas. Results are presented descriptively. Most respondents stated either rarely (≤1 x month) or sometimes (≥ 1 x month) encountering veterans with end-of-life issues. Respondents reported varying degrees of involvement in supporting veterans at the end of life with respect to the aforementioned areas. As research into the end-of-life care needs of veterans continues to develop, recognising chaplains as a source of both spiritual and psychosocial support can serve as an opportunity for better meeting the needs of this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index