Oral Abstract O43 SPIRITUALITY IN CRITICAL CARE
Conference theme: Patient & Carers Experience of Critical Care Author S. Kerai (p)1, S. Sohani (p)1 1 Aga Khan University, School of Nursing Karachi, Pakistan Introduction The Human body is a unique combination of mind, body and soul. This significant triad marks the essential need of spirituality which creates a therapeutic and soothing atmosphere in health arena. Unfortunately, this facet of care has often been overlooked in intensive care where special attention is required in all aspects. Besides, it is often challenging to put in equilibrium of holistic care, the spiritual needs of client along with other stresses of critical care. Objective To discuss the significance of spirituality in critical care and role of nurses in its provision Method Systemic review of literature from 2004- 2010 Findings Spirituality promotes satisfaction, decreases stress and helps in self awareness. Moreover, it is mostly desired by the clients during care and its provision impacts the way they cope with illness. Additionally, it can be integrated by proper assessment using bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach. It requires mere therapeutic communication which humanize the care and decrease mechanization. However, its provision has certain challenges like lack of support, time, skills etc. Conclusion Spirituality promotes healing environment and contributes to the satisfaction of both staff and patient. Thus, it can help to change the paradigm of nursing care by exploring one’s philosophy of life.
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