Religion, Spirituality, and Acute Care Hospitalization and Long-term Care Use by Older Patients

Koenig, Harold G.; George, Linda K.; Titus, Patricia; Meador, Keith G.

doi:10.1001/archinte.164.14.1579

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“…In a cross-sectional survey of more than 800 consecutively admitted patients at Duke University Medical Center, Koenig and colleagues found higher DSE's linked to fewer days of long-term care required [37]. They also found that spiritual experiences, prevalent in older hospitalized patients, are associated with greater social support, better psychological health, and better physical health [38].…”

Section: Dses and Physical Health-related Outcomesmentioning

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The Daily Spiritual Experience Scale: Overview and Results

Underwood¹

2011

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The Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES) is a 16-item self-report measure designed to assess ordinary experiences of connection with the transcendent in daily life. It includes constructs such as awe, gratitude, mercy, sense of connection with the transcendent and compassionate love. It also includes measures of awareness of discernment/inspiration and a sense of deep inner peace. Originally developed for use in health studies, it has been increasingly used more widely in the social sciences, for program evaluation, and for examining changes in spiritual experiences over time. Also it has been used in counseling, addiction treatment settings, and religious organizations. It has been included in longitudinal health studies and in the U.S. General Social Survey which established random-sample population norms. It has publications on its psychometric validity in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Mandarin Chinese. Translations have been made into twenty languages including Hindi, Hebrew and Arabic and the scale has been effectively used in a variety of cultures. The 16-item scale does not have a psychometrically representative shorter form although a 6-item adaptation has been used. The DSES was developed using extensive qualitative testing in a variety of groups, which has helped its capacity to be useful in a variety of settings. It was constructed to reflect an overlapping circle model of spirituality/religiousness and contains items that are more specifically theistic in nature, as well as items to tap the spiritual experience of those who are not comfortable with theistic language. The scale has been used in over 70 published studies. This paper will provide an overview of the scale itself, describe why it has proved useful, and discuss some studies using the scale. See http://www.dsescale.org/ for more information on the scale.

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Section: Dses and Physical Health-related Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Daily Spiritual Experience Scale: Overview and Results

Underwood¹

2011

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“…As mentioned before, it is commonly accepted, though, that both religion and spirituality emphasise the depth of meaning and purpose in life, and connection to the sacred (Dein, 2004;Büssing et al, 2005;Dein, et al, 2010;Koenig et al, 2012); where some may be "religious and spiritual"; "religious, but not spiritual"; or yet again "spiritual, but not religious", without dismissing those who are "neither religious nor spiritual" (Worthington, Kurusu, McCollough & Sandage, 1996;Koenig, George, Titus & Meador, 2004;Richards & Bergin, 2005;Saucier & Skrzypińska, 2006;Büssing, 2010).…”

Section: Religion (Religiosity) and Spirituality: Relationship And Comentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Accordingly, spirituality is widely defined as a universal human trait (Lindridge, 2007;Winslow & Wehtje-Winslow, 2007;Fisher, 2011) leading an individual towards knowledge, meaning, purpose and hope (Büssing et al, 2005;Smith, 2007;Winslow & Wehtje-Winslow, 2007), in an ultimate goal to find, transform and relate to the transcendent or sacred (Pargament, 1999;Nelson, 2009). To highlight that this journey may or may not include participation in a religious faith/community (Hill & Pargament, 2003;Koenig et al, 2004). And as Koenig et al (2012, p.46) added, it "also extends beyond organized religion (and begins before it)".…”

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Religiosity, Spirituality, and Mental Health in Portugal: A call for a conceptualisation, relationship, and guidelines for integration (a theoretical review)

Freire¹,

Moleiro²

2015

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Abstract:In the Portuguese research society, particularly in the mental health field, little has been done regarding religiosity, spirituality and mental health. Thus, this paper strives to stimulate the interest in this area by providing an overview of the body of research on religiosity, spirituality and mental health, highlighting the role and importance these dimensions represent in the life of many people, whether in health or mental distress and illness. A brief review of the conceptualisation of religion (religiosity) and spirituality is provided, as well as some areas of disagreement and contention. Guidelines for the integration and professional training are also included, not discarding the ethical considerations inherent in this process. Finally, reflections are offered as to why bringing religiosity and spirituality into mental health field is important, as well as some implications for clinical practice, with particular focus on Portuguese mental health system. Keywords: Religiosity; Spirituality; Mental Health; Conceptualisation; Integration; Guidelines; Ethical challenges Religiosidade, Espiritualidade e Saúde Mental: da conceptualização, à relação e às orientações para a integração (revisão teórica): Em Portugal, a investigação científica tem sido escassa no domínio do estudo da religiosidade, espiritualidade e saúde mental. Assim, este artigo propõe-se estimular o interesse pela área, fornecendo uma visão geral do corpo de investigação relativo a religiosidade, espiritualidade e saúde mental. Realça-se o papel e a importância que estas dimensões desempenham na vida de muitos indivíduos, quer estes sofram de doença ou mal-estar físico ou mental. É fornecido um resumo da conceptualização da religião (religiosidade) e espiritualidade, incluindo algumas áreas de desacordo e controvérsia. Incluem-se também orientações para a integração e formação profissional, tendo em consideração os aspectos éticos inerentes ao processo. Por fim, segue-se uma reflexão sobre a importância de integrar a religiosidade e a espiritualidade no campo da saúde mental, bem como algumas implicações para a prática clínica, com especial enfoque no sistema de saúde mental português.

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“…Estudiosos sugerem que o aspecto cultural está relacionado ao modo como as pessoas vivenciam a relação entre saúde e religiosidade/ espiritualidade (Balboni et al, 2007;Koenig et al, 2004). Tendo em vista que o Brasil é caracterizado pelo pluralismo religioso e pela complexidade cultural, cuja população atribui grande importância à religião (Dal-Farra & Geremia, 2010;Dalgalarrondo, 2008;Moreira-Almeida et al, 2010) Por se tratar de uma doença potencialmente fatal, o câncer remete à ideia de finitude, suscitando reflexões sobre o sentido da vida e da morte tanto para os pacientes como para os profissionais que atuam na assistência oncológica.…”

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Religiosidade e espiritualidade em oncologia: concepções de profissionais da saúde

Gobatto

Araújo

2013

Psicol. USP

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Resumo: A literatura especializada vem identificando influências positivas e negativas de crenças religiosas e espirituais no enfrentamento de enfermidades, tais como o câncer. Sendo assim, a presente investigação teve como objetivo conhecer, analisar e compreender as concepções de profissionais da saúde acerca da associação entre religiosidade, espiritualidade e saúde em Oncologia. Em uma primeira etapa, utilizou-se um questionário eletrônico, respondido por 85 profissionais. Na etapa posterior, sete profissionais participaram de grupos focais online. Os resultados indicaram que aproximadamente metade dos participantes da primeira etapa não praticam atividades religiosas. Porém, 85% revelaram grau elevado de espiritualidade. Temas religiosos/ espirituais são frequentes nos atendimentos. Os integrantes dos grupos relataram não ter recebido formação acadêmica para abordar a temática. Em suma, os participantes evidenciaram concepções positivas sobre a influência da religiosidade/ espiritualidade para a saúde, com efeitos negativos em menor proporção. Pesquisas futuras podem subsidiar programas destinados à capacitação dos futuros profissionais da área oncológica.Palavras-chave: Religiosidade. Espiritualidade. Enfrentamento. Câncer. Profissionais da saúde.

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Religion, Spirituality, and Acute Care Hospitalization and Long-term Care Use by Older Patients

Abstract: Relationships with ACH were weak, were confined to ORA only, and disappeared in prospective analyses. However, robust and persistent effects were documented for religiousness and/or spirituality in the use of LTC among African Americans and women.

Cited by 68 publications

References 33 publications

The Daily Spiritual Experience Scale: Overview and Results

The Daily Spiritual Experience Scale: Overview and Results

Religiosity, Spirituality, and Mental Health in Portugal: A call for a conceptualisation, relationship, and guidelines for integration (a theoretical review)

Religiosidade e espiritualidade em oncologia: concepções de profissionais da saúde

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