Fast facts about religion for nurses : implications for patient care

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    • Taylor, Elizabeth Johnston

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Fast facts about religion for nurses : implications for patient care

Elizabeth Johnston Taylor

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Springer, c2019

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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The only concise reference about spiritual belief systems that is clinically relevant to nursing care Distilling the religious and spiritual practices of more than 30 distinct belief systems, this unique nursing reference provides quick access to essential information. The invaluable resource spells out clinically relevant information from each tradition and provides nursing implications for each religion or denomination. Written by an internationally known scholar on spirituality, religion, and nursing care, the book was also reviewed by experts on each tradition and belief system. Individual chapters focus on a religious tradition or group of related traditions and includes a brief socio-historical context of the religion, beliefs and practices pertinent to health and health care, and bulleted information about nursing implications for obstetric, perinatal and pediatric care. Acute and chronic care, hospital and community-based care, and end-of-life care are also covered. The resource provides useful assessment tips, comforting messages, resources for further support, and additional guidance to help nurses practice religiously sensitive care. Key Features: Written in consistent, bulleted format for speedy access to information Covers more than 30 religions, denominations, and cultures encountered by nurses in North America Provides religious information specific to nursing care Includes assessment tips, comforting messages, and resources for additional support Serves as a text for undergraduate and advanced practice nursing students

Table of Contents

Dedication Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Supporting Patient Religiosity: Who, What, Where, and When Chapter 2: Afro-Caribbean and Traditional Yoruba Religions Chapter 3: Bahí’i Chapter 4: Buddhism Chapter 5: Christianity – Anabaptist-descended Denominations Chapter 6: Christianity – Anglican and Episcopal Chapter 7: Christianity – Baptist Chapter 8: Christianity – Historically Black Denominations Chapter 9: Christianity – Jehovah’s Witness Chapter 10: Christianity – Latter Day Saint Chapter 11: Christianity – Lutheran Chapter 12: Christianity – Methodist, Moravian, Wesleyan, and Holiness Denominations Chapter 13: Christianity – Metropolitan Community Church Chapter 14: Christianity – Orthodox Chapter 15: Christianity – Pentecostal Chapter 16: Christianity – Presbyterian and Other Reformed Denominations Chapter 17: Christianity – Quaker (Friends) Chapter 18: Christianity – Restorationist Chapter 19: Christianity – Roman and Eastern Catholic Chapter 20: Christianity – Seventh-day Adventist Chapter 21: Christianity – Unspecified Chapter 22: Hinduism Chapter 23: Islam Chapter 24: Judaism – Conservative Chapter 25: Judaism – Orthodox Chapter 26: Judaism – Reformed Chapter 27: Nation of Islam Chapter 28: “Nones” Chapter 29: North American Indigenous Religions Chapter 30: Sikhism Chapter 31: Traditional Chinese Religions Chapter 32: Zoroastrianism Appendix: Jewish & Christian Prayers and Readings for the Sick

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