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The underlying assumption of the ability of religion to influence the coping process lies in the hypothesis that religion is more than a defence mechanism as it was viewed by Sigmund Freud. Rather than inspiring denial, religion stimulates reinterpretations of negative events through the sacred lens.
The Sisters of Mercy arrived in Auckland in 1850 and were the first order of religious sisters to come to New Zealand; they began work in health care and education. [ 47 ] The Sisters of St Joseph was founded in Australia by Australia's first Saint, Mary MacKillop , and Fr Julian Tenison Woods in 1867.
The healthcare professional's ability to effectively manage the pressure and demands of their profession influences the quality of patient-centred care. [35] Spiritual self-care is a beneficial coping strategy for health care professionals who navigate through an extremely difficult and demanding work environment. [ 36 ]
Handbook of Religion and Health is a scholarly book about the relation of spirituality and religion with physical and mental health. Written by Harold G. Koenig , Michael E. McCullough , and David B. Larson, the first edition was published in the United States in 2001.
Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs) is a publication that sets policy in Catholic hospitals and health systems. The document is written and published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The document derives medical and healthcare policy from Catholic theology and church teaching.
Religious involvement among cancer patients: Associations with adjustment and quality of life: Allen C. Sherman and Stephanie Simonton 8. Religion and health in HIV/AIDS communities: R. Corey Remle and Harold G. Koenig: 9. Tobacco and alcohol use among young adults: Exploring religious faith, locus of health control, and coping strategies as ...
Cultural competence is a practice of values and attitudes that aims to optimize the healthcare experience of patients with cross cultural backgrounds. [6] Essential elements that enable organizations to become culturally competent include valuing diversity, having the capacity for cultural self-assessment, being conscious of the dynamics inherent when cultures interact, having ...
Believers assert that the healing of disease and disability can be brought about by religious faith through prayer or other rituals that, according to adherents, can stimulate a divine presence and power. Religious belief in divine intervention does not depend on empirical evidence of an evidence-based outcome achieved via faith healing. [2]