Caring as an Act of Spirituality: a Nursing Approach

Lovering, Sandra R.

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“…It is important to note that while the nursing and medical profession worldwide adheres to universal values and principles of care, these caring values and principles are expressed differently in differing contexts. 47 Cognisance must be given to the fact that caring and religious values in Islam are inseparable. In addition to being a religious way of life, it is also considered a social system whereby the individual and family are not considered separate but a unified whole with decisions made collectively and embedded in the social context.…”

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“…. (Interviewee 9: [42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52] While the nurses did not draw on a discourse of ethics to articulate how they cared for patients who were dying, they had a strong sense that ethical care at end of life entailed respecting the rights of patients and ensuring that their privacy was protected so that the dying process was peaceful and dignified. Nursing care of the patient while it included medical care was considered by the nurses as being separate and strictly under their domain and responsibility.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Nurses’ care practices at the end of life in intensive care units in Bahrain

O’Neill¹,

Yaqoob²,

Faraj

et al. 2016

Nurs Ethics

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Nurses’ care practices at the end of life in intensive care units in Bahrain

O’Neill¹,

Yaqoob²,

Faraj

et al. 2016

Nurs Ethics

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“…[16] In Islam, caring is considered a spiritual action, in which the caring individual receives rewards from God for good deeds. [17] The spiritual dimension of caring for Islamic nurses positions caring as a fundamental part of patient care. Caring is a core concept of the Muslim faith and for Muslim nurses it defines and shapes their commitment to professional practice and their relationships with patients' with whom they share similar values thus, enhancing a sense of shared meaning within the professional caring relationship.…”

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confidence: 99%

Family members’ involvement in the care of critically ill patients in two intensive care units in an acute hospital in Bahrain: The experiences and perspectives of family members’ and nurses’ - A qualitative study

Fateel

O’Neill

2015

Clinical Nursing Studies

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Objective: Family can play a vital role in promoting the overall well-being of the critically ill patient. Despite this positive attribute, some nurses, for various reasons are hesitant to include family in patient care. The study explored family members and nurses' perspectives and experiences of family involvement in caring for patients in intensive care units. The objectives were to describe both nurses and family members' perspectives and experiences of family involvement in care. Methods: A descriptive exploratory qualitative study. Focus-group interviews were conducted using a purposeful sample of six family members of critically ill patients and six nurses from two intensive care units of a hospital in Bahrain. Results: A central finding was that overall critical care nurses were reluctant to involve family in care, despite the fact that generally family members were willing to participate in care. Themes that were common to both participant groups were that caring practices and active communication were central to quality patient care. Both groups agreed that kinship roles and relationships were pivotal to caring practices and enabled a sense of security and reassurance for family and patients. Despite the fact that nurses were aware that family knowledge of the patient made it possible for them to personalize patient care, they were reluctant to have open communication with family members and to include them in care. Instead they favored policy development to guide family involvement. Conclusions: Family members expressed the need to be part of caring practices. While the nurses acknowledged that family involvement in patient care benefited the patient they wanted policy guidelines to guide this participation in care. The findings suggest that role clarification of family members and clarification on the responsibilities of nurses are needed if family members are to be involved so that patient care adheres to international standards while maintaining cultural sensitivity to Islamic family values.

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“…Ignoring these beliefs can result in misunderstandings and mistrust between the healthcare provider and patient, leading to a negative patient experience. Additionally, Arab-Muslims often believe in the evil eye and jinn, which may affect their health outcomes (Lovering et al, 2015). Healthcare providers who are unaware of these beliefs may not be able to provide culturally sensitive care, which can impact the patient experience negatively.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Traditional medicine is also widely used in the Arab-Muslim community, and healthcare providers who do not acknowledge this practice may fail to provide holistic and comprehensive care to their patients (Lovering et al, 2015). Moreover, some Arab-Muslim patients may be hesitant to disclose their use of traditional medicine to healthcare providers due to fears of judgment or stigma, leading to inadequate care and a negative patient experience.…”

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Understanding the Importance and Future Directions of Cultural Sensitivity in Healthcare: Developing a Culturally sensitive Patient Experience Framework with Emirati Patients as a Case Study

Ahmed,

Nor Hasliza,

Ellaham

et al. 2024

IJARBSS

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In healthcare, patient feedback is pivotal for enhancing care quality, satisfaction, and trust. Cultural factors, as evidenced in previous studies on Emirati patients, significantly shape these perceptions. This paper underscores the universal need for culturally sensitive patient experience frameworks, using Emirati patients as a case study. Distinctly, it differentiates between the Patient Experience Framework, a blueprint for positive patient experiences, and the Patient Experience Survey, a tool for gauging actual experiences. Given the UAE's healthcare workforce, predominantly non-Emirati, challenges arise in cultural competency. This paper emphasizes the importance of qualitative studies for deeper insights into patient experiences, especially in the Arab-Muslim context. By considering cultural beliefs, traditional medicine, modesty, spirituality, and familial roles, healthcare providers can enhance Arab-Muslim patient experiences in outpatient settings. As the UAE prioritizes healthcare, this study advocates for contextually adapted frameworks, emphasizing the need for further research and training in culturally sensitive care. This collaborative research sets the foundation for future studies on patient experience frameworks in diverse cultural contexts.

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Caring as an Act of Spirituality: a Nursing Approach

Cited by 4 publications

References 11 publications

Nurses’ care practices at the end of life in intensive care units in Bahrain

Nurses’ care practices at the end of life in intensive care units in Bahrain

Family members’ involvement in the care of critically ill patients in two intensive care units in an acute hospital in Bahrain: The experiences and perspectives of family members’ and nurses’ - A qualitative study

Understanding the Importance and Future Directions of Cultural Sensitivity in Healthcare: Developing a Culturally sensitive Patient Experience Framework with Emirati Patients as a Case Study

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