Wood, E. orcid.org/0000-0002-1910-6230, Ross, S., Raffay, J. et al. (1 more author) (2021) Service user views of mental health spiritual and pastoral care chaplaincy services. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 9 (2). pp. 216-230. ISSN 2051-5553
Abstract
The aim of this research was to study the needs of mental health service users using spiritual and pastoral care, and to further inform an upcoming feasibility study to investigate spiritual care provision. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with mental health inpatients to assess their views of their spiritual strengths and needs. Framework analysis was based on the analysis used in a previous study with consideration for emergent themes coming from a more diverse population. Thirteen participants reflected different faiths and denominations. Overall, participants held religious views of the definition of spiritual care, but also valued highly the pastoral aspects of being listened to by a compassionate person with time to be with them. Some specific religious needs were highlighted. Most participants supported extending the chaplaincy provision. Key themes from a previous study recurred with the participants. Service users valued chaplaincy for chaplains' skill in listening and providing choice, in that the option to engage in religious or spiritual practice was available but not pushed.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2020 Equinox Publishing. This is an author-produced version of a paper subsequently published in Health and Social Care Chaplaincy. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Mental health; recovery; spiritual care; service user experience; chaplains |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Health and Related Research (Sheffield) > ScHARR - Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 05 Jan 2021 08:52 |
Last Modified: | 09 Dec 2022 01:13 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Equinox Publishing |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1558/hscc.40947 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:169454 |