Hope rising out of despair: The spiritual journey of patients admitted to a hospice

Ann Harrington

doi:10.4324/9781315864563-15

Hope rising out of despair: The spiritual journey of patients admitted to a hospice

Ann Harrington

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It is noted that the suddenness of grief and loss awakens individuals to their own spiritual journey. Studies have shown that spirituality increases when death is faced Derrickson 1996; Millison & Dudley 1992 with others indicating the need for those living with dying patients, to be in touch with their own spirituality (English 1998; Irion 1988). This paper, part of a larger PhD study, reports conversations with patients as to their spiritual ‘journey.’ Their responses were categorised using a three step framework generated by Chandler (1999) which incorporates elements of grief from Perlman, and Takaacs (1990). Their responses give some indication as to their level of ‘despair’ and ‘hope’ whilst on their spiritual journey and gives health care providers guidance as to how to assist patients with their spiritual needs.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Spirituality of Later Life
Subtitle of host publication	On Humor and Despair
Editors	Elizabeth MacKinlay
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	Routledge, Taylor & Francis
Pages	123-145
Number of pages	23
Edition	1st
ISBN (Electronic)	9781317955085, 9781315864563
ISBN (Print)	0789027313, 9780789027320
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315864563-15
Publication status	Published - 2012

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