Christina (Ngu) Phoo

Spirituality and End of Life Care Outline

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INTRODUCTION (Define) DEATH AND SOCIETY A. Communicating with Seriously Ill, Families, & Health Care Providers 1. Loss, suffering, bereavement, and grief 2. Symptom management B. Define Hospice and Palliative Care 1. Models of care 2. Biopsychosocialspiritual model (4 dimensions) 3. Hospice and Palliative care advances SPIRITUALITY AS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF CARE A. Define Spirituality and Spiritual Care 1. Concepts of spirituality and religion 2. Theoretical and ethical frameworks B. Religious and Spiritual Beliefs 1. Culture, individuality, and spirituality 2. Faith, belief, meaning 3. Importance and influence 4. Community IMPLICATIONS FOR POLICY AND PRACTICE A. Spirituality in Care of Patients at the End of Life 1. Meeting patients spiritual needs 2. Spiritual assessment and plan 3. Address/action in care 4. Relief of suffering and improving quality of life B. Spiritual Issues and Needs 1. Spiritual distress manifested as fear 2. Principal findings (strengths and weaknesses) 3. Challenge for the future CONCLUSION

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