Defining pastoral care for older people in residential care

被引:11
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作者
Wilkes, Lesley [2 ,1 ,3 ]
Cioffi, Jane [2 ]
Fleming, Andrew [4 ]
LeMiere, Jenny [5 ]
机构
[1] Nepean Hosp, Clin Nursing Res Unit, Family & Community Hlth Res Grp FaCH, Penrith, NSW, Australia
[2] Univ Western Sydney, Family & Community Hlth Res Grp FaCH, Sydney, NSW, Australia
[3] Sydney W Area Hlth Serv, Sydney, NSW, Australia
[4] So Cross Care, Qual Syst, Merrylands, NSW, Australia
[5] Our Lady Consolat Home, Rooty Hill, NSW, Australia
关键词
nursing; pastoral care; aged care; well-being; spirituality; SPIRITUALITY;
D O I
10.5172/conu.2011.37.2.213
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
The concept and definition of pastoral care in aged care remains ambiguous. This paper reports on the defining characteristics and meaning of pastoral care from the perspective of older recipients, their family members and pastoral care workers. Using a qualitative descriptive approach semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 18 pastoral care workers and 11 older people. Transcribed data were analysed using NVivo software and coded for emerging themes. The defining characteristics of pastoral care that emerged from analysis of transcribed interviews were: a trusting relationship, spiritual support, emotional support and practical support. Findings also portray the role of the pastoral care worker as spiritual guide, confidante, and emotional and practical supporter acting within a trusting relationship. Future studies should confirm these results by exploring the perceptions of experts in the field of pastoral care.
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页码:213 / 221
页数:9
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