Home Healthc Now. 2022;40(3):154-158. doi: 10.1097/NHH.0000000000001066.
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed significant strain on home healthcare clinicians, shifting the focus of care to essential physical care needs. Spiritual care needs have always been present, but the pandemic has heightened recognition of the importance of spiritual care in home care. The goals of spiritual care include promoting physical healing, improving quality of life, and enhancing patient and family wellbeing. The use of a standardized spiritual assessment tool can increase provider awareness and patient expression of spiritual care needs. Spiritual care activities consist of obtaining a spiritual history, compassionate presence, mindful listening, interprofessional collaboration, and the provision of space for spiritual practices. This article provides a conceptual overview and strategies for application of spiritual care competencies.
COVID-19 大流行给家庭医疗保健临床医生带来了巨大压力，将护理重点转移到了基本的身体护理需求上。精神关怀的需求一直存在，但大流行使人们更加认识到精神关怀在家庭护理中的重要性。精神关怀的目标包括促进身体康复、提高生活质量以及增强患者和家庭的幸福感。使用标准化的精神评估工具可以提高提供者的意识和患者表达精神关怀需求的能力。精神关怀活动包括获取精神病史、富有同情心的陪伴、用心倾听、跨专业合作以及为精神实践提供空间。本文提供了精神关怀能力的概念概述和应用策略。
