Definitions
derived from the latin word "spirare"
"to blow" or "to breathe"
spirituality
organized system of beliefs and practices
religion
rely on religious community support
amish
some observe kosher diet: no pork and shellfish, do not mix dairy and meat
jews
just being there or with the pt
presence
cognitive method of paying attention and building awareness of thoughts, emotions, and actions in the present moment
mindfulness
agnostic
receives holy communion, partakes in fasting for ash wednesday
anglicans, episcopalians, roman catholics
avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, smoking, possible caffeine, wear temple undergarments
latter-day saints
mormons
reasons to spiritual neglect
feeling of inadequacy to meet spiritual needs
misconstruction that spirituality is the same as religion
way of measuring someones spirituality
influenced by life expereinces, coping skills, social supports, and individual belief systems
spirit titer
a. belief in the existence of one god
b. belief in the existence of more than one god
a. monotheism
b. polytheism
meditation
may desire incense, visual focal point, breathing and chanting
buddhists
avoid nakedness, provide same-gender nurse. pray 5 times a day, no pork, fast during ramadan
muslims
concept related to spirituality
comfort
culture and diversity
legal issuesnutrition
sexuality
stress and coping
may cause someone to become dispirited or depressed
low spirit titer
process of anticipation that involves the interaction of thinking, acting, feeling and relating that is directed toward a future fulfillment that is personally meaningful
hope
oppose western medical interventions, prefer christian science practitioners
christian scientists
sacrament of anointing of the sick, may be administered to anyone who is seriously ill or about to undergo a major surgery
SPIRIT
S..spiritual belief system
P..personal spirituality
I..integration and involvement in a spiritual community
R..ritual practices and restrictions
I..implications for medical care
T..terminal event planning (advance directives)
may cause somone to beecome inspired and an inspiration to others in spite of hardships the experience
high spirit titer
belief in or commitment to something or someone, present in both religious and nonreligious individuals
faith
most eat no beef, many are vegetarian, highly value cleanliness
hindus
avoid unnecessary treatments on saturday. sabbath begins friday sundown and ends saturday sundown, some vegetarian, no caffeinated drinks, dont smoke or drink alcohol
seventh-day adventists