...more and more diverse. It is becoming more diverse with different cultures and more diverse with the different religions that are practiced. Some certain religious practices and traditions tend to be complex and long, and it can be difficult for the healthcare provider to incorporate them in patient care. However, it is important for the nurse or other healthcare providers to encourage patients and their families to interpret their religious practices and traditions that may be pertinent to their hospital stay, which would affect personal needs, interaction with staff, and decisions about treatment. Just a few of the very diverse religions that are being seen more in the healthcare industry are: Hinduism, Catholicism, Muslim, Judaism, and Jehovah Witness. First, I will begin by discussing Hinduism and how their beliefs relate to healthcare. Hinduism, which originated in India, is the religion of choice for most of the people of India and Nepal. According to Edward C. Dimock, Jr. (2014), Hinduism is the oldest living religion in the world with its elements stretching back for thousands of years. Unlike most religions, Hinduism has no set single founder, no single scripture, and no commonly agreed set of teachings. As described by Chaplin John Ehman (2007), people of the Hindu religion express strong beliefs on modesty. It is important for the healthcare provider to know this aspect of their culture especially if treatment includes caring for someone of the opposite...
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... Abstract The following paper describes three different religions: Judaism, Islam and Hinduism. It will detail the spiritual perspective on healing that all three of the faiths have. A description of what is important to their healing and what is important for the healthcare provider to know in caring for people of these faiths. Also there will be a summary of how these faiths differ from Christianity. Introduction The United States is known as a “melting pot”. This is due to all the different nationalities and faiths that are seen in our country. As healthcare providers we are faced with trying to understand all the different cultures we encounter on a daily basis in a hospital setting. There are many different faiths, some are well known such as Christianity and some are not quite so known such as Hinduism. Different faiths have different rules and regulations that they follow. Knowing all the intricate ins and outs of every religion is going to be impossible, but that should not stop someone from trying to learn all they can regarding the patients they are caring for. Everyone has probably heard of Judaism, Islam and Hinduism, but that does not mean that a nurse or physician would know all the things that would be different in regards to caring for patients of these different faiths. Hinduism Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world. There are six major philosophies in the Hindu religion. One of the major one is Vedanta. Vedanta teaches that “ that...
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...gives an extensive view at the accompanying beliefs: Buddhism and Christianity. The reader will see the way Buddhism is even more a reasoning than a religion that spotlights on the brain similar to the inventor of disease and wellbeing. The reader will likewise find that Christianity is a religion that has confidence in one God, the inventor of all. This paper records the different segments that each of these religions may use at some time to impact mending including petition to God, reflection, droning, the utilization of healers, and so on. This paper additionally characterizes what is essential to individuals when watched over by suppliers whose convictions contrast from their own. Introduction Religious practice is one of the oldest traditional practices of the world till date, times may change, technology may advance, but vital beliefs of the people never alter. Before the advent of these religions, people believed in different things among the history. Some believed the sun, fire, evil god or gods, and sculptures. Some do not belief on anything at all. Their beliefs was due to their weaknesses under the nature and lack of understanding of natural events. They thought of a supernatural power that controls the universe. This led to the acceptance of religion....
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...Providing spiritually sensitive healthcare is an important aspect of holistic care. As nurses, we must realize that each faith group has their own specific values and beliefs toward healthcare. Therefore, the intent of this paper is to explore the religions of Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Each religion has similarities and differences when compared with Christianity in regards to healthcare. For each of these religions, the writer will discuss their spiritual perspective on healing and critical components of healing. Judaism can trace its traditional roots as far back as Abraham, so it is considered one of the oldest religions being practiced today. Within the religion there are Orthodox and non Orthodox members of the faith. The traditional laws of the Jewish religion are strictly followed by the Orthodox Jews. Jews observe what they call the Sabbath, which starts on Friday night and ends Saturday night. The Sabbath is mentioned in Genesis 2:2-3(New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures) in which God rested on the seventh day. Judaism, in keeping with God’s word, uses this day for rest and spiritual enrichment. Food is another aspect of Judaism that sets this religion apart from others. Jews will only eat foods that are “kosher”. This means that the foods are prepared according to the Jewish dietary laws of “kashrut”. According to these laws, land animals must have split hooves and chew their cud, fish must have scales and fins, and meat and dairy cannot be combined...
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...Healthcare and faith diversity: Today’s world consists of many individuals with different cultural and religious beliefs. Each culture and religion is composed of a series of rules and traditions that are passed on from ancestors.. These traditions are then passed down to our generation. Religion and tradition are connected to each other and is really important in a person’s life as it teaches us how to live our lives according to certain beliefs and worldviews. As healthcare professionals we see a diverse range of patients with different religious and cultural beliefs. We have to understand and work around the different individuals worldview to help them with their problems and illnesses. Diversity is described as when people from different culture, religions and traditions come under one system and coexist. In a diverse community there are different individuals with different religious beliefs and traditions according to which they live. In order to understand the similarities and differences between religion and cultural aspects, we have be aware of the essence of their beliefs and traditions and work with them in harmony and peace. In order to do that it becomes critical for the healthcare provider to be open-minded and have a broad spiritual perspective when having patients from different religions, traditions, and cultures (Shelly & Miller, 2006). This paper will discuss the comparison between Christians and Buddhists and how traditions, healthcare worldview...
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...GCU: Spirituality in Healthcare March 16, 2014 Rev. Rick Hudock Abstract As heath care providers we need to keep mindful of the care we provide to several different religious traditions. It is up to the health care professional to respect and understand the ideals that affect our patients and their family members. In this paper we will compare the philosophies of three diverse faiths. The faiths chosen are Islam, Christian Science and Buddhism, and how they compare to Christianity. We will learn about basic beliefs, spiritual perspectives on healing, and the components of healing such as meditation, prayer and other rituals they follow. Furthermore, addressing the importance and perceptive of how to care for a patient with a different faith and cultural view. In the field of nursing we are in constant contact with patients of several different faiths. This requires an abundance of knowledge and acceptance towards multiple beliefs and religions. The philosophies of Christian Science, Buddhism and Islam compared to Christianity have significantly diverse beliefs surrounding health, illness, death and healing. From a spiritual perspective we will learn about each of these faiths. We will place focus on their beliefs on healing, meditation, rituals, prayer and their views on afterlife. We as healthcare providers need to know what is viewed with importance in their faith in order to treat the patient with respect and dignity. Buddhism is a religion based on the teaching...
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...First Draft Carmen Jezierski Grand Canyon University Spirituality in Health Care HLT-310V Mrs. Rhonda Johnston October 16, 2011 Abstract The purpose of this paper was to identify three separate and completely different religious faiths, while comparing their views on healthcare with that of the Christian faith. The chosen faiths for this paper included Wicca, Muslim, and Atheism. This writer’s research has determined that although all three of these religions are completely different, they will all seek out a healthcare professional of another faith if an illness warrants. All faiths except for that of the Atheist faith will accept spiritual care in conjunction with physical care. Ultimately all faiths will take advice from a physician that may have a different set of beliefs than their own. In conclusion we as healthcare providers need to acknowledge our own faith, educate ourselves on other faiths and provide non biased care while setting aside our own personal beliefs. Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft Religion is defined as “a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects” (Religion, n.d.). The term religion describes many types of belief systems. We as nurses need to be aware of each individual patient’s beliefs and respect the differences. By providing unbiased care to our patients we are not necessarily agreeing with that individual’s beliefs, we are just providing the most optimal...
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...intervention methods, and be person-centered, strength-based and recovery focused," (Sanchez, Chapa, Ybarra, & Martinez, Jr., 2012, p. 5 ). In this healthcare model, the patient must be treated not only according to the standards of nursing practice but integrate into the care, respect for the individual's belief system as well as their culture. "Providers that respect the cultures, languages and worldviews of the people they serve are more successful in engaging and activating individuals, families and communities to be an active participant in their own health care," (Sanchez, Chapa, Ybarra, & Martinez, Jr., 2012, p. 5) By integrating into care the individuals beliefs and needs, the professional can create rapport with the individual in such a way that encourages the individual to be active in their own health decisions based on the professional's medical knowledge and the individual's belief system. Culturally competent care is care that is respectful of and responsive to an individual's health beliefs, practices, and needs. This type of care is sensitive to the individual's ethnic and religious beliefs as well as cultural beliefs that have been shown to engage individuals into participating in their healthcare. The skill to deliver culturally competent care is vital for all nurses. For all nurse who work in high-acuity or high-stress healthcare system environment, culturally competent care is particularly significant to patient outcomes. Nurses need to advance their cultural competency...
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...based on searching for the real meaning of life. Spirituality can be defined as the awareness of the relationships with all of creation and also the appreciation of a presence and a purpose that involves a sense of meaning. It is very important for doctors and nurses including other healthcare workers to be certain about when/whether or even how to address the spirituality and religious issues of their patients. Considering the field of health, there are so many cultures and religious pluralism faced every day by healthcare workers. The range of belief systems in the healthcare field is so wide that even nurses and physicians cannot be expected to have an understanding of all beliefs with the practices involved. It is obvious that there are so many differing faiths ranging from atheism, Christianity, agnosticism, Islam, and even to the myriad assortment of spiritual practices that is unheard of to some healthcare workers. Although as healthcare workers it’s impossible to determine every single patient’s spiritual background immediately, it is very vital that we do not impinge our beliefs on the patients especially when the patient is in a vulnerable position seeking care. This does not mean healthcare workers should avoid the spirituality of their patients because personally, I have a strong believe that the spiritual actions and practices of our patients are great and powerful factors for them in coping whether its pluralism, scientism, and...
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...Faith Diversity We live in a multicultural society where we come in contact with various religions or denominations. To practice nursing competently, nurses need to be knowledgeable about various different faiths and be able to relate to patients of different cultures and faiths (Griffith, 2009). It is important for healthcare professionals and caregivers to understand faith diversity and their healthcare practices in order to provide them with holistically appropriate care (Griffith, 2009). The purpose of this paper is to discuss three types of faiths, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islamic, as compare and contrast with Christianity, what their perspectives and components are on healing, and healthcare implications when providing care. Perspectives and Components on Healing Buddhism Buddhism originated from Asia. This is a philosophy based on Buddha’s life, “The Enlightened One” (SDH, n. d.). Buddha taught us that suffering arises from our craving and attachment, that we can free ourselves from these attachments through meditation, a path of wisdom, and morality (SDH, n. d.). According to the Buddhist philosophy, they believe in healing inwardly, that the individuals are responsible for their own wellbeing and the nature of living determines their health (Unknown, 2012). Suffering is optional. Health is an important aspect of Buddhism and they believe that the body is a temple, is sacred and should be well care for and respected. The body should be kept pure and should not have...
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...provider education and respectful care. Health care professionals of differing faiths than their patients must look inside themselves and use how they would wish to be treated as a model for caring for others. Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft As the world grows smaller each day those working in healthcare may find themselves caring for people of many diverse faiths and beliefs. Acceptance of these beliefs first requires understanding and empathy so that the health care process might be seen from the perspective of different faiths. The following paper explores this author’s findings regarding the spiritual components that affect healing within Sikhism, Baha’i and Jainism and what similarities and differences a Christian care provider might find. Spiritual Perspective Those of the Sikh faith have few constraints about combining modern and traditional medicines. They believe that the will of god will prevail regardless. Though life is held sacred from the moment of conception and after death a person may get closer to God through reincarnation. “Meditation on God is the medicine to cure millions of illnesses” (Guru Granth Sahib Ji, 866) Baha’i is a relatively new religion and yet it draws its teaching from prophets such as Abraham, Mohammad and Buddha (Ehman,...
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...they come from? How were slaves treated? What where their livingConditions? Who owned slaves? Why did they own slaves? What was the social status of some one who ownedslaves? Capitalism in America How and when did Capitalism start in America? Who does Capitalism benefit? How does Capitalism affect rich people? How does Capitalism affect poor people? Who Controls Capitalism? What is the Social Status of the people who control Capitalism? Healthcare and Education in America Healthcare compared between Slaves and Slave Owners Healthcare compared between Modern day Rich people and Poor People What type of education was available for Slaves and Slave owners? What type of education and school system is available for rich and poor people? Religion Did Slaves have their own religion prior to slavery? What did Slave Masters do with religion of their slaves? Slavemasters took their own religion and taught it to their slaves. Catholic religion is the number one religion in the world How popular is the Catholic religion with in rich and poor communities ? Conclusion Slavery is live ad well in today’s society. It comes in the form of Capitalism. my Humanities Term Paper. I need to write a Ten Page report. I need standard APA citations. I have attached a copy of the draft. Please follow the format of the...
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...Faith Diversity We live in a multicultural society where we come in contact with various religions or denominations. To practice nursing competently, nurses need to be knowledgeable about various different faiths and be able to relate to patients of different cultures and faiths (Griffith, 2009). It is important for healthcare professionals and caregivers to understand faith diversity and their healthcare practices in order to provide them with holistically appropriate care (Griffith, 2009). The purpose of this paper is to discuss three types of faiths, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islamic, as compare and contrast with Christianity, what their perspectives and components are on healing, and healthcare implications when providing care. Perspectives and Components on Healing Buddhism Buddhism originated from Asia. This is a philosophy based on Buddha’s life, “The Enlightened One” (SDH, n. d.). Buddha taught us that suffering arises from our craving and attachment, that we can free ourselves from these attachments through meditation, a path of wisdom, and morality (SDH, n. d.). According to the Buddhist philosophy, they believe in healing inwardly, that the individuals are responsible for their own wellbeing and the nature of living determines their health (Unknown, 2012). Suffering is optional. Health is an important aspect of Buddhism and they believe that the body is a temple, is sacred and should be well care for and respected. The body should be kept pure and should not have...
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...they come from? How were slaves treated? What where their livingConditions? Who owned slaves? Why did they own slaves? What was the social status of some one who ownedslaves? Capitalism in America How and when did Capitalism start in America? Who does Capitalism benefit? How does Capitalism affect rich people? How does Capitalism affect poor people? Who Controls Capitalism? What is the Social Status of the people who control Capitalism? Healthcare and Education in America Healthcare compared between Slaves and Slave Owners Healthcare compared between Modern day Rich people and Poor People What type of education was available for Slaves and Slave owners? What type of education and school system is available for rich and poor people? Religion Did Slaves have their own religion prior to slavery? What did Slave Masters do with religion of their slaves? Slavemasters took their own religion and taught it to their slaves. Catholic religion is the number one religion in the world How popular is the Catholic religion with in rich and poor communities ? Conclusion Slavery is live ad well in today’s society. It comes in the form of Capitalism. my Humanities Term Paper. I need to write a Ten Page report. I need standard APA citations. I have attached a copy of the draft. Please follow the format of the...
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...Heritage Assessment Chiugo Alexander Grand Canyon University: NRS-429 V Heritage Assessment September 19, 2014 Heritage Assessment America is a melting pot of people from divergent ethnicities in the world leading to disparity in the healthcare system. In other to improve the healthcare outcomes in the nation, there is a need to reduce the insightful disparity in health care status amongst the various ethnic groups that suffer great disproportionate poor health. With advancement in education and technology, there has been an increase in the awareness of how beliefs, values, religion, language, and other socioeconomic factors affects healthcare promotions and quest for seeking medical treatment (Green & Reinckens, 2013, p. 16). In other to achieve the health promotion process as outlined by World Health Organization, we will have to perfect our application of cultural competency to health care and hence the heritage assessment tool. Using information obtained from three families, this paper will analyze the importance of using the heritage assessment tool in assessing, evaluate, and compare their cultural beliefs, and how they subscribe to them and then develop health plans that lead to holistic care. Usefulness of Applying a Heritage Assessment in Evaluating the Needs of the Whole Person Heritage Assessment Tool represents a complete overview of a person’s way of living. It encompasses a person’s history, system of worship, relationship to the immediate and extended...
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