Clinically Relevant Spiritual Belief Systems for Nursing Care: A Comprehensive Reference

Authored by renowned scholar Elizabeth Johnston Taylor, PhD, RN, FAAN, this concise reference provides nurses with essential information on over 30 spiritual belief systems, ensuring culturally sensitive care for patients from diverse backgrounds.

A Unique Resource for Nursing Professionals

This valuable resource distills the religious and spiritual practices of various belief systems, providing quick access to clinically relevant information. Written in collaboration with experts from each tradition, this book offers nursing implications for obstetric, perinatal, pediatric, acute, chronic, hospital, community-based, and end-of-life care.

Key Features of This Spiritual Care Resource

• Consistent, bulleted format for swift access to information
• Covers over 30 religions, denominations, and cultures commonly encountered by nurses in North America
• Religious information specific to nursing care, including assessment tips, comforting messages, and resources for further support
• Valuable resource for undergraduate and advanced practice nursing students

A Brief Overview of the Book

Each chapter focuses on a religious tradition or group of related traditions, providing a brief socio-historical context, beliefs and practices pertinent to health and healthcare, and bulleted information on nursing implications. Written by an internationally recognized expert in spirituality, religion, and nursing care, this book serves as an indispensable guide for nursing professionals seeking to provide culturally sensitive care.

Published by Springer Publishing Company, this 226-page paperback reference is available in English and provides a comprehensive understanding of spiritual belief systems, enabling nurses to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.