Spirituality and Coping with Loss: End of Life Healthcare Practice describes a research study that reflects nurses' experience of the nature of loss encountered in end of life care settings as well as the ways in which spirituality is a resource in coping in these situations. Key findings indicate how nurses' spiritual development impacts their proficiency in spiritual care. These findings will be of interest to nurses and nurse educators as well as other healthcare professionals.

About the Author
Dr Wendy Greenstreet commenced this research while a Principal Lecturer in Nursing at Canterbury Christ Church University. She qualified as a RGN in 1978 and as a RNT in 1983. Research to complete an MA(Ed) triggered an enduring interest in teaching spirituality in nursing, and later, in health and social care. A second specialist interest in issues of loss lead to further postgraduate study in psychosocial palliative care, followed by the development and delivery of post registration, and post graduate curriculum in palliative care. Wendy has moved her dual interest in spiritual care and loss forward in this PhD study. She remains an associate of Canterbury Christ Church University.

Reviews

There are 149 pages of powerful information and helpful directions for those who are facing the loss of a loved one. Included in this reservoir of facts and information: Involving nurses as research participants; consequences of loss for patients and their significant others; Belonging as the means of nurses coping; Belief as the pillar of spirituality; 'Openness' as a particular style of communication; and much morel Here is help at that time in life when help is needed. This is a detailed and constructive approach to receiving and learning about methods of approaching in a healthy manner this healthcare challenge.
- M. G. Pareglan, Publisher

Book Information
ISBN 9781785231483
Author Wendy Greenstreet
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Radcliffe Publishing Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 340g