Alistair Appleby1, John Swinton2, Philip Wilson3. 1. GP, Aviemore Medical Practice, Aviemore, UK. 2. Chair of Divinity and Religious Studies, School of Divinity, History and Philosophy, King's College, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK. 3. Director, Centre for Rural Health, University of Aberdeen, Centre for Health Science, Inverness, UK.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Little is known about how the concept of spirituality is understood and applied by GPs. AIM: To provide a detailed description of how GPs understand the concept of spirituality and apply this with patients. DESIGN & SETTING: Nineteen Scottish GPs were interviewed about their perceptions of the concept of spirituality and how they apply this in practice. METHOD: An approach informed by grounded theory was used to identify and summarise common themes. RESULTS: Seven concepts concerning spirituality emerged, some of which are previously unrecognised. Four attitudes to spiritual care and four patterns of spiritual care were identified. CONCLUSION: GPs have varying views on what spirituality is, and these relate partly to individual beliefs and experiences. These create considerable variation in the delivery of spiritual care.
BACKGROUND: Little is known about how the concept of spirituality is understood and applied by GPs. AIM: To provide a detailed description of how GPs understand the concept of spirituality and apply this with patients. DESIGN & SETTING: Nineteen Scottish GPs were interviewed about their perceptions of the concept of spirituality and how they apply this in practice. METHOD: An approach informed by grounded theory was used to identify and summarise common themes. RESULTS: Seven concepts concerning spirituality emerged, some of which are previously unrecognised. Four attitudes to spiritual care and four patterns of spiritual care were identified. CONCLUSION: GPs have varying views on what spirituality is, and these relate partly to individual beliefs and experiences. These create considerable variation in the delivery of spiritual care.
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Keywords:
general practice; primary care; spirituality
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