Fast facts about religion for nurses : implications for patient care
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Fast facts about religion for nurses : implications for patient care
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Springer, c2019
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
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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