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| The value of spirituality as perceived by elders in long-term care | | Author(s) | Lori Schwarz, Rita P Fleming Cottrell |
| Journal title | Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, vol 26, no 1, 2007 |
| Pages | pp 43-62 |
| Source | Haworth Document Delivery Service, The Haworth Press, Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580, USA. http://www.HaworthPress.com |
| Keywords | Spiritual characteristics [elderly] ; Rehabilitation ; Residents [care homes] ; Nursing homes ; Care homes ; Qualitative Studies ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Spirituality is a context inherent in the individual that influences all aspects of life. This paper presents the results of a qualitative study that explored the perspectives of five elders regarding the integration of spirituality by their occupational therapist into their rehabilitation services. Multiple in-depth interviews were used to collect data. Although reflections on spirituality were unique to each person, there were commonalities in the narratives. Qualitative analysis identified six themes: meaning and purpose; coping and positive outlook; reliance and dependence; comfort and consolation; hope for recovery; and therapeutic rapport. Participants reviewed spirituality as pivotal during their rehabilitation. Implications for practitioners who consider this phenomenon in practice are presented. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-071210213 A |
| Classmark | EX: LM: KX: LHB: KW: 3DP: 7T |
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