How Does Faith Diversity Impact Nursing
Faith Diversity and its Impact on Nursing Care
Viviene Smith
Grand Canyon University: HLT 310V Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity November 3, 2013
Abstract
This paper identifies some of the religious practices of three religions, Sikhism, Buddhism and Shintoism. It is in partial fulfillment of the spirituality course in the BSN program and is designed to create greater awareness of some of the religions in our society of which little is known. Details of these religions are confined to traditional beliefs and practices as they impact nursing care. This assignment asked for this writer to express what has been learned from this research in the conclusion and how the learner can apply it to health practice.
Introduction The connection between a person 's spiritual wellbeing and his or her overall health is gradually being acknowledged and as a result some facilities have already put in place a chaplain and included spirituality in the plan of care. The foundation to …show more content…
Defilements’ is a term used to refer to the basic cause of all diseases. Demon (yakkha) and ghosts also cause illness. “Causes of suffering are divided into three components: ignorance (avijjā), craving (taṇhā), and clinging (upādāna” (Wichit & Luechai, 2002). Other methods of curing or reducing sufferings, in Buddhism, are not only medicines and other physical treatments but also Dhamma and mind practice. “The Seven Factors of Enlightenment or the Seven Limbs of Wisdom (Bojjhaṅga) is one Dhamma that is used to get rid of severe ailments and the Atanata word-rune is another verse used to prevent sickness or danger from demons especially for one who lives alone in a cave or forest ” (Wichit & Luechai, 2002). The effort of the Will and the Ten Contemplations (sanññā 10) are other Dhammas for curing
Viviene Smith
Grand Canyon University: HLT 310V Health Care Provider and Faith Diversity November 3, 2013
Abstract
This paper identifies some of the religious practices of three religions, Sikhism, Buddhism and Shintoism. It is in partial fulfillment of the spirituality course in the BSN program and is designed to create greater awareness of some of the religions in our society of which little is known. Details of these religions are confined to traditional beliefs and practices as they impact nursing care. This assignment asked for this writer to express what has been learned from this research in the conclusion and how the learner can apply it to health practice.
Introduction The connection between a person 's spiritual wellbeing and his or her overall health is gradually being acknowledged and as a result some facilities have already put in place a chaplain and included spirituality in the plan of care. The foundation to …show more content…
Defilements’ is a term used to refer to the basic cause of all diseases. Demon (yakkha) and ghosts also cause illness. “Causes of suffering are divided into three components: ignorance (avijjā), craving (taṇhā), and clinging (upādāna” (Wichit & Luechai, 2002). Other methods of curing or reducing sufferings, in Buddhism, are not only medicines and other physical treatments but also Dhamma and mind practice. “The Seven Factors of Enlightenment or the Seven Limbs of Wisdom (Bojjhaṅga) is one Dhamma that is used to get rid of severe ailments and the Atanata word-rune is another verse used to prevent sickness or danger from demons especially for one who lives alone in a cave or forest ” (Wichit & Luechai, 2002). The effort of the Will and the Ten Contemplations (sanññā 10) are other Dhammas for curing