Piderman Katherine M, Jenkins Sarah M, Hsu Jennifer S, Kindred Alexander S
College of Medicine, Department of Chaplain Services, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
J Pastoral Care Counsel. 2013 Mar;67(1):7.
The objective of this analysis of 4500 inpatients was to identify the experience and expectations of 18-35 year olds regarding chaplain visitation and to compare results with data from older adults. 71% of young adults reported wanting to be visited by a chaplain; 45.5% were visited; 68% indicated that this was important. Young adults value chaplains' role as a sign of God's care and presence (77.4%), in providing support for family (73.6%), being present during times of anxiety (66.0%), and praying/reading scripture with them (62.3%). Results were similar to older respondents, but young adults were more likely to value ethical counsel from chaplains (58.5% vs. 38.2%). This study provides clinically relevant information and suggestions for further research.
本次对4500名住院患者的分析目的是确定18至35岁人群对于牧师探访的体验和期望，并将结果与老年人的数据进行比较。71%的年轻人表示希望有牧师前来探访；45.5%的人接受了探访；68%的人表示这很重要。年轻人重视牧师作为上帝关怀与同在的标志的角色（77.4%）、为家庭提供支持（73.6%）、在焦虑时刻陪伴（66.0%）以及与他们一起祈祷/读经（62.3%）。结果与年长受访者相似，但年轻人更有可能重视牧师的道德咨询（58.5%对38.2%）。本研究提供了临床相关信息及进一步研究的建议。
