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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 122-131 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | The journal of pastoral care & counseling : JPCC |
Volume | 71 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01 Jun 2017 |
Keywords
- healthcare
- Republic of Ireland
- Spiritual care provision