Interview About Spiritual Needs Assessment and Reflection

Questionnaire for Spiritual Assessment

1-Who or what provides you with strength and hope?

I gain strength from God. I also gain strength from my 4 children. I know what it means to them to have me in their life.

2-Do you use prayer in your life?

I pray every day. I pray for God to give me the strength I need to continue.

3-How would you describe your philosophy of life?

I feel a bit confused right now as to my philosophy of life. I believe things happen for a reason, whether or not we understand what that reasoning is. I believe in prayer but sometimes question whether our life is pre-determined,

4-What type of spiritual/religious support do you desire?

I desire inner peace and fortitude. I feel good when I attend church services even though I have fallen out of that practice for at least a few years. Being the turmoil my life has become recently, I have been craving visiting my church, even if it's just to be there by myself. It feels very peaceful when I'm there. It gives me strength to go on.

5-What is the name of your clergy, ministers, chaplains, pastor, rabbi?

I have attended Epiphany catholic church for many years. The monsignor is my favorite, Monsignor O'Daughtery. Very kind and inspiring man.

6-What does suffering mean to you?

Suffering means inner turmoil to me. Not being able to help those I love. Seeing people not be able to control what happens around t--hem, being in pain or not being able to provide our most basic needs.

7-What does dying mean to you?

I have no doubt our souls continue on. Our bodies are just a temporary vessel. I don't necessarily believe in "Hell". I believe there is an incredible experience waiting for all of us. Why would God make us suffer?

8-What are your spiritual goals?

My spiritual goals are to gain strength so I may continue to help those around me. I am very sensitive to my surroundings and people's feelings. I feel so overwhelmed sometimes when I can't change what is happening. I need strength and inner peace.

9-Is there a role of church/synagogue in your life?

I was brought up in the Catholic faith attending church services regularly. I continued that role with my children. In recent years I have fallen out of that routine. I now find myself wanting to return.

10-How do you keep going day after day?

Many days I don't even want to get out of bed. I think of my children and how I MUST push forward. For them and for me. I ask God and my mothers to help me. I ask for a lot of guidance. I need it. Also. I thank God almost daily for my job. Going to work gives me a purpose and is very important to me. My friends/co-workers give me strength and lot of love. I need and love them dearly.

11-What helps you get through this health care experience?

My faith that things happen for a reason, even though this is an incredibly hard time for me and my family. I know God will see us through this. I just wish it wasn't so hard. I know in the end, we will all grow from this experience. Seeing how all the kids are responding to their father's sickness is very heartwarming and rewarding. Believe it or not, I draw strength from them and I just now realized that..

Rubric for this Assignment

Benchmark Assignment - Spiritual Needs Assessment and Reflection

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Unsatisfactory

0.00% 2

Less Than Satisfactory

65.00% 3

Satisfactory

75.00% 4

Good

85.00% 5

Excellent

100.00%

70.0 %Content

40.0 %Tool for Assessing the Spiritual Needs of Patients CONHCP: 5.2 Tool for assessing the spiritual needs of patients show little to no relevance to the experiences of patients. A transcript of the interview is either missing or not relevant. Tool for assessing the spiritual needs of patients is present but lacks focus on experiences of patients. A clear transcript of the interview is provided. Tool for assessing the spiritual needs of patients is present and focuses on experiences of patients. A clear transcript of the interview is provided. Tool for assessing the spiritual needs of patients is present and focuses on experiences of patient. The tool uses reliable methods for gathering data. A clear transcript of the interview is provided. Tool for assessing the spiritual needs of patients is present and focuses on experiences of patients. The tool uses effective methods for gathering data that produces the results intended. A clear transcript of the interview is provided.

30.0 %Analysis of Interview Experience An analysis of the interview experience shows little to no relevance to the assignment instructions. An analysis of the interview experience is included but addresses a few of the points included in the assignment instructions. An analysis of the interview experience is included and addresses most of the points included in the assignment instructions. An analysis of the interview experience is included and addresses all of the points included in the assignment instructions. An analysis of the interview experience is included and addresses all of the points included in the assignment instructions. The analysis shows a deep understanding of the connections.

20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness

7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. They are descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses non credible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

10.0 %Format

5.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.

5.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) Sources are not documented. Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present. Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

100 %Total Weightage

This assignment requires you to interview one person and requires an analysis of your interview experience.

Part I: Interview

Select a patient, a family member, or a friend to interview. Be sure to focus on the interviewee's experience as a patient, regardless of whom you choose to interview.

Review The Joint Commission resource found in topic materials, which provides some guidelines for creating spiritual assessment tools for evaluating the spiritual needs of patients. Using this resource and any other guidelines/examples that you can find, create your own tool for assessing the spiritual needs of patients.

Your spiritual needs assessment survey must include a minimum of five questions that can be answered during the interview. During the interview, document the interviewee's responses.

The transcript should include the questions asked and the answers provided. Be sure to record the responses during the interview by taking detailed notes. Omit specific names and other personal information through which the interviewee can be determined.

Part II: Analysis

Write a 500-750 word analysis of your interview experience. Be sure to exclude specific names and other personal information from the interview. Instead, provide demographics such as sex, age, ethnicity, and religion. Include the following in your response:

1. What went well?

2. Were there any barriers or challenges that inhibited your ability to complete the assessment tool? How would you address these in the future or change your assessment to better address these challenges?

3. How can this tool assist you in providing appropriate interventions to meet the needs of your patient?

4. Did you discover that illness and stress amplified the spiritual concern and needs of your interviewee? Explain your answer with examples.

Submit both the transcript of the interview and the analysis of your results. This should be submitted as one document. The interview transcript does not figure into the word count.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This benchmark assignment assesses the following competencies:

CONHCP Program Competencies for the RN-BSN:

5.2: Assess for the spiritual needs and provide appropriate interventions for individuals, families, and groups.

Note:

In the second part of the Analysis, make sure to include the following information regarding characteristics of interviewee

Ethnicity: Hispanic

Age: 55 Y/O

Religion : catholic

gender: female

Went well: The environment for the interview was tranquil and conducing to reflection, the questions where clear, specific non judgmental.

Went wrong: Interviewer's lack of practice performing spiritual assessment.

Make sure to define Introduction , body and conclusions please and read the rubrics. Include the following literature as applicable, and cover all aspects of the assignment, Interview is not included in the word counting.

-https://healgrief(dot)org/understanding-grief/

http://psychcentral(dot)com/lib/the-5-stages-of-loss-and-grief/000617

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http://gcumedia(dot)com/digital-resources/intervarsity-press/2006/called-to-care_a-christian-worldview-for-nursing_ebook_2e.php