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Defining the Problem
Published in Lisa Zammit, Georgeanne Schopp, Relational Care, 2022
Lisa Zammit, Georgeanne Schopp
Attempts at care of the whole person exist. Complementary and Alternative Medicine is known by the acronym CAM, or by the term “holistic medicine.” Holistic health philosophy focuses on the importance of treating Body, Mind, and Spirit. Most CAM therapies are unavailable in US hospitals. Typically, CAM practices house more than one specialist. Practice members include medical clinicians in care of the Body, mental health practitioners in care of the Mind, and religious professionals in care of the Spirit (Kaplan, 2014). Each clinician is aware of the capabilities and referral parameters of their colleagues.
Introduction to the second edition
Published in Tracy Lapworth, Deborah Cook, Clinical Assessment, 2022
This book has been designed as a guide to assist you in the holistic health assessment of your patient. It will provide an overview of the principles of history taking and holistic health assessment. It has been updated to reflect the recent global challenges to health assessment because of the COVID-19 pandemic, including how we include BAME considerations and how we use our resources wisely to meet the growing demand on health services.
Key to mental health in the community
Published in Ben Y.F. Fong, Martin C.S. Wong, The Routledge Handbook of Public Health and the Community, 2021
Billy C.F. Chiu, Yumi Y.T. Chan
Mental health issues and psychosocial disorders are highly prevalent and can extort a high emotional and health toll on people. These issues are arousing public health concern. Mental health is really a business for everyone. Individuals need to play their part to cope with mental health problems in the community. Holistic health is practically and ideally the goal of life. Rather than focusing on just the absence of disease, holistic health entails the living balance of the ‘whole’ person. The connection between mental health, physical wellness and social wellbeing are important elements for achieving holistic health in life. Appropriate and efficient primary health care is required to provide essential health care services that are more accessible and affordable for people with mental disorders. Family medicine has a role to address the mental health of patients as such problems are very much part of the daily life experience of individuals and their family members.
Relationship between spirituality and depression among patients with malignant cancer at a selected tertiary care Institute - A study from North India
Published in Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 2022
Hoineiting Rebecca Haokip, Himani Chauhan, Ishparshi Rawat, Jyoti Mehra, Jyoti Jyoti, Kanica Sharma, Kavita Sachan, Kirandeep Kaur, Malini Krishal, Amali Mery
Spirituality is a fundamental philosophy of life that governs people’s actions and is the center of individual existence. WHO has included spirituality in its comprehensive definition of holistic health.15 Spirituality and religion are two distinct concepts. While religion involves rituals, practices, and beliefs related to a God/spirit, spirituality can be intimately connected to organized religion and encompasses secular forms that connect to the supernatural, the mythical, and the sacred.16 In this research, we ascribe to the broader secular concept of spirituality by eliciting the central religious beliefs (beliefs on transcendence and transcendent meaning of human life) as well as attendance to religious practices and support received by the religious community using a System Belief Inventory.17
Negotiating Language in Providing Sexual and Reproductive Health Care to Refugees From Burma: Experiences of Service Providers From Australia
Published in Women's Reproductive Health, 2022
Amita Tuteja, Lena Sanci, Lester Mascarenhas, Elisha May Riggs, Dianne Van-Vliet, Katrina Sangster, Kimberley McGuinness, Meredith Temple-Smith
The Australian Department of Health recommends a full health assessment for all refugees within 1 month of arrival in Australia to ensure early and proactive intervention (Russell et al., 2013). Designated refugee health nurses who work closely with community health centers are usually the first primary care contact for refugee families (State Government of Victoria, Australia: Department of Health & Human Services, 2008). A holistic health care plan is made by general practitioners (GPs) that includes an appointment with a women’s health nurse for cervical screening tests, sexually transmitted infection screening, contraceptive advice, and any sexual health concerns (Chaves et al., 2016). Despite established refugee health support, available data show that immigrant and refugee women are less likely than Australian-born women to have adequate information and familiarity with modern contraceptive methods. In addition, they are less likely to have access to evidence-based and culturally relevant information about sexual and reproductive health, which would enable them to make fully informed decisions. Consequently, refugee women are at a greater risk of experiencing poor maternal and child health outcomes (Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health, 2016).
Undergraduate nursing students’ palliative care knowledge and attitudes towards end-of-life care: a cross-sectional descriptive study
Published in Contemporary Nurse, 2020
Delgersuren Gelegjamts, Jae Yong Yoo, Jinhee Kim, Jin Sun Kim
Another possible reason for opiophobia might be related to spiritual and religious beliefs of death and dying for Mongolians. Previous studies identified that spirituality and religion are important factors in decision-making in PC (Chan et al., 2011; Dedell & Kaptan, 2013; Rego et al., 2020; Richardson, 2014). In this study, 70.2% of the participants were Buddhist. A Singaporean study (Chan et al., 2011) demonstrated that most Buddhists believe that the mind should be as alert as possible at the time of dying and death, and many Buddhists decline pain medication or limit its use. Moreover, Buddhists believe that suffering is part of life, so they suffer calmly and peacefully. Healthcare professionals also perceive that certain pain medications and palliative sedation therapies may disturb the dying patient’s spiritual preference for alertness. Considering the spiritual wellbeing and quality of life of patients and their families, nurses should balance the pain relief level required against the patients’ spiritual and religious needs in PC (Rego et al., 2020; Richardson, 2014). Healthcare professionals need to be aware that spiritual and religious practices are integral components of the holistic health of their patients and families in EOL care.