What is spiritual care? Professional perspectives on the concept of spiritual care identified through group concept mapping

What is spiritual care? Professional perspectives on the concept of spiritual care identified through group concept mapping

ObjectivesThe overall study aim was to synthesise understandings and experiences regarding the concept of spiritual care (SC). More specifically, to identify, organise and prioritise experiences with the way SC is conceived and practised by professionals in research and the clinic.DesignGroup concep...

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Published in:BMJ open Vol. 10; no. 12; p. e042142
Main Authors: Hvidt, Niels Christian, Nielsen, Kristina Tomra, Kørup, Alex K, Prinds, Christina, Hansen, Dorte Gilså, Viftrup, Dorte Toudal, Assing Hvidt, Elisabeth, Hammer, Elisabeth Rokkjær, Falkø, Erik, Locher, Flemming, Boelsbjerg, Hanne Bess, Wallin, Johan Albert, Thomsen, Karsten Flemming, Schrøder, Katja, Moestrup, Lene, Nissen, Ricko Damberg, Stewart-Ferrer, Sif, Stripp, Tobias Kvist, Steenfeldt, Vibeke Østergaard, Søndergaard, Jens, Wæhrens, Eva Ejlersen
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 28-12-2020
BMJ Publishing Group
Series:Original research
Subjects:
Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Concept mapping
Female
Health Personnel
Humans
Illnesses
Male
Medical ethics
Middle Aged
Palliative Care
Public health
Religion
Secularism
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
Denmark
United States > US
rehabilitation medicine
medical ethics
palliative care
public health
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Summary:ObjectivesThe overall study aim was to synthesise understandings and experiences regarding the concept of spiritual care (SC). More specifically, to identify, organise and prioritise experiences with the way SC is conceived and practised by professionals in research and the clinic.DesignGroup concept mapping (GCM).SettingThe study was conducted within a university setting in Denmark.ParticipantsResearchers, students and clinicians working with SC on a daily basis in the clinic and/or through research participated in brainstorming (n=15), sorting (n=15), rating and validation (n=13).ResultsApplying GCM, ideas were identified, organised and prioritised online. A total of 192 unique ideas of SC were identified and organised into six clusters. The results were discussed and interpreted at a validation meeting. Based on input from the validation meeting a conceptual model was developed. The model highlights three overall themes: (1) ‘SC as an integral but overlooked aspect of healthcare’ containing the two clusters SC as a part of healthcare and perceived significance; (2) ‘delivering SC’ containing the three clusters quality in attitude and action, relationship and help and support, and finally (3) ‘the role of spirituality’ containing a single cluster.ConclusionBecause spirituality is predominantly seen as a fundamental aspect of each individual human being, particularly important during suffering, SC should be an integral aspect of healthcare, although it is challenging to handle. SC involves paying attention to patients’ values and beliefs, requires adequate skills and is realised in a relationship between healthcare professional and patient founded on trust and confidence.
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ISSN:2044-6055
2044-6055
DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-042142