Mapping the healthcare chaplaincy workforce: a baseline description

White, Kelsey; Barnes, Marilyn; Cadge, Wendy; Fitchett, George

doi:10.1080/08854726.2020.1723192

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“…Despite notable diversity in location and sexual orientation, our sample was largely European American and Protestant. In a nationally representative study (White et al, 2021), 63.8% of those affiliated with a professional chaplaincy organization were European American (compared to our 86%) and 47% were Protestant (compared to our 58.2%). Notably, participants in the larger intervention program who declined to complete research measures were somewhat more diverse in terms of race/ethnicity and religious tradition, suggesting a potential selection bias regarding who "opts in" to research studies.…”

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confidence: 49%

Supporting chaplains on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-method practice-based pilot intervention study.

Captari¹,

Hydinger²,

Sandage³

et al. 2023

Psychological Services

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During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, chaplains have played a pivotal role in patient, family member, and staff care. However, little empirical attention has been given to (a) the potential toll of frontline spiritual care on chaplains’ mental health and occupational functioning as well as (b) the development of interventions that can help ameliorate these risks and promote resilience. Using a mixed-method practice-based design, we conducted a pilot study (n = 77) to evaluate a novel spiritually integrated support group intervention for chaplains across multiple industries, which consisted of five Zoom-based sessions cofacilitated by psychotherapists. Participants completed pre- and postintervention measures of traumatic stress, burnout, spiritual/moral struggles, flourishing, resilience, and overall experience in the group. Qualitative findings elucidated the salience of peer support, therapeutic group processes, and key intervention components that warrant further study. Quantitative results indicated significant (a) decreases in burnout and spiritual/moral struggles from pre- to postintervention as well as (b) increases in sense of resilience and flourishing. Findings of this pilot study offer preliminary evidence for the use of a spiritually integrated group model to decrease isolation, address moral and spiritual distress, and promote resilience among chaplains.

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confidence: 49%

Supporting chaplains on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-method practice-based pilot intervention study.

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Hydinger²,

Sandage³

et al. 2023

Psychological Services

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“…Table 1 summarizes sample demographics. As compared to the broader body of professional chaplaincy, the sample for the present study was similar in age, gender composition, employing organization, and region (White et al 2020). The present sample had more White respondents and more Catholic respondents then the larger body of chaplaincy (White et al 2020).…”

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“…Although Witz's (1990Witz's ( , 1992 framework coincides with the present study's findings, it traditionally approaches professionalization as if professions are wholly male or female. The framework may be limited for professional healthcare chaplaincy that reports an equal number of female and male chaplains (White et al 2020), The consideration of gender within professionalization theories and frameworks must also consider the political environment in which such changes occur as well as variations in communication strategies about one's profession.…”

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Gender‐Based Perspectives on Professional Healthcare Chaplaincy Board Certification

White

Combs

Decker

et al. 2021

Scientific Study of Religion

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This article explores the ways in which gendered processes play out through the professionalization of chaplains in healthcare settings. It describes how gender manifests within organizations, how literature addresses the role of gender in professionalization, and considerations for professional chaplaincy. Fifty interviews with U.S. chaplains were analyzed to explore the relationship between the professionalization of chaplaincy and male and female positionality. Although gender theory moves beyond binary conceptualizations of gender, all participants in this study self-identified as male or female and our data were analyzed accordingly. The language and professionalization efforts used by male and female chaplains mirror the gendered cultural expectations associated with these groups. This article notes how the patriarchal structures of both religious and healthcare institutions are inextricably embedded in the chaplaincy profession; thus, female chaplains have found it necessary to challenge these systems from the beginning.

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“…Wherever they find their own spiritual grounding, SCPs have a wealth of knowledge of the resources religious practice provides and the skills to build a relationship and make community connections. Current chaplains are predominantly Christian, and it is expected that as religious diversity grows, so too will diversity among SCPs (Cadge et al, 2019;White et al, 2020).…”

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Spiritual Care in Ontario Long-Term Care: Current Staffing Realities and Recommendations

Kuepfer

Schmidt

O’Connor

et al. 2022

J Pastoral Care Counsel

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How are spiritual needs addressed in long-term care? This quantitative study explored the level of spiritual care offered and qualifications of spiritual care providers in 177 LTC homes in Ontario. Data showed 49% of homes employ Spiritual Care Providers (SCPs), with more positions in urban and not-for-profit homes. Findings revealed SCPs bring a substantial skill set, attending to needs of residents, families and team members. More consistent staffing for spiritual care provision across the sector is recommended.

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Mapping the healthcare chaplaincy workforce: a baseline description

Cited by 18 publications

References 18 publications

Supporting chaplains on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-method practice-based pilot intervention study.

Supporting chaplains on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-method practice-based pilot intervention study.

Gender‐Based Perspectives on Professional Healthcare Chaplaincy Board Certification

Spiritual Care in Ontario Long-Term Care: Current Staffing Realities and Recommendations

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