Chaplaincy in hospice and hospital:findings from a survey in England and Wales.

Wright, M. C. (2001) Chaplaincy in hospice and hospital:findings from a survey in England and Wales. Palliative Medicine, 15 (3). pp. 229-242. ISSN 1477-030X

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify and compare key features of spiritual care provision in hospices and acute hospitals within England and Wales. A survey by postal questionnaire was carried out on the perceptions of senior chaplains in 151 hospices and 194 hospital trusts. The overall response rate was 76%. The findings of the survey suggest (a) a trend away from establishing chapels as the spiritual focal point within hospitals and hospices, (b) the development of broader roles for chaplains, (c) a different level of service provision between hospices with funded chaplaincies and hospices with voluntary chaplaincies, (d) a wide range of non-religious spiritual care requirements on the part of patients and (e) a more frequent requirement for religious care in hospitals rather than hospices.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Palliative Medicine
Additional Information:
RAE_import_type : Journal article RAE_uoa_type : Social Work and Social Policy & Administration
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? spirituality • spiritual care • religion • chaplaincy • spiritual assessment • surveyanesthesiology and pain medicinemedicine(all)r medicine (general) ??
ID Code:
3425
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Deposited On:
14 Mar 2008 18:20
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
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