Title: Spiritual needs and spiritual support preferences of people with end-stage heart failure and their carers: implications for nurse managers
Abstract: Journal of Nursing ManagementVolume 23, Issue 1 p. 87-95 Original Article Spiritual needs and spiritual support preferences of people with end-stage heart failure and their carers: implications for nurse managers Linda Ross BA, RGN, PhD, Corresponding Author Linda Ross BA, RGN, PhD Reader in Spirituality & Healthcare Department of Education and Service Delivery, Faculty of Health, Education, Psychology and Sport, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, UK Correspondence Linda Ross Department of Education and Service Delivery Faculty of Health, Education Psychology and Sport University of South Wales Pontypridd CF37 1DL Wales UK E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorJacky Austin MBE, PhD, BSc (Hons), RGN, Jacky Austin MBE, PhD, BSc (Hons), RGN Consultant Nurse Heart Failure and Cardiac Rehabilitation Services, Aneurin Bevan Health Board, South Wales, UKSearch for more papers by this author Linda Ross BA, RGN, PhD, Corresponding Author Linda Ross BA, RGN, PhD Reader in Spirituality & Healthcare Department of Education and Service Delivery, Faculty of Health, Education, Psychology and Sport, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, UK Correspondence Linda Ross Department of Education and Service Delivery Faculty of Health, Education Psychology and Sport University of South Wales Pontypridd CF37 1DL Wales UK E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorJacky Austin MBE, PhD, BSc (Hons), RGN, Jacky Austin MBE, PhD, BSc (Hons), RGN Consultant Nurse Heart Failure and Cardiac Rehabilitation Services, Aneurin Bevan Health Board, South Wales, UKSearch for more papers by this author First published: 17 July 2013 https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12087Citations: 51Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract Background Spiritual care is an important element of holistic care but has received little attention within palliative care in end-stage heart failure. Aims To identify the spiritual needs and spiritual support preferences of end-stage heart failure patients/carers and to develop spiritual support guidelines locally. Method Semi-structured interviews (totalling 47) at 3-monthly intervals up to 1 year with 16 end-stage heart failure patients/carers. Focus group/consultation with stakeholders. Results Participants were struggling with spiritual/existential concerns alongside the physical and emotional challenges of their illness. These related to: love/belonging; hope; coping; meaning/purpose; faith/belief; and the future. As a patient's condition deteriorated, the emphasis shifted from 'fighting' the illness to making the most of the time left. Spiritual concerns could have been addressed by: having someone to talk to; supporting carers; and staff showing sensitivity/taking care to foster hope. A spiritual support home visiting service would be valued. Conclusions Our sample experienced significant spiritual needs and would have welcomed spiritual care within the palliative care package. Implications for nursing management Nurse managers could play a key role in developing this service and in leading further research to evaluate the provision of such a service in terms of its value to patients and other benefits including improved quality of life, spiritual wellbeing, reduced loneliness/isolation and a possible reduction in hospital admissions. References Austin J., Williams W.R., Ross L. et al. (2005) Randomised controlled trial of cardiac rehabilitation in elderly patients with heart failure. European Journal of Heart Failure 7, 411– 417. Austin J., Williams R.W., Ross L. & Hutchinson S. 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