An Exploration of Current Approaches to and Facilities for Spiritual Care Provision in the Republic of Ireland

Fiona Timmins, Sílvia Caldeira, Maryanne Murphy, Nicolas Pujol, Greg Sheaf, Elizabeth Weathers, Jacqueline Whelan, Bernadette Flanagan

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Abstract

This study aimed to explore current approaches to and facilities for spiritual care provision in the Republic of Ireland. The findings identify that providing spiritual care to patients is a key component of hospital policy. Spiritual support is identified as the responsibility of the whole healthcare team with specific responsibility being attributed to the healthcare chaplain. Most sites provided a sacred space or quiet place for clients, visitors and staff to contemplate.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)122-131
Number of pages10
JournalThe journal of pastoral care & counseling : JPCC
Volume71
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01 Jun 2017

Keywords

  • healthcare
  • Republic of Ireland
  • Spiritual care provision

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