Wilfred Mcsherry
Biographic Data
| ID | 1074180 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Wilfred Mcsherry |
| GIVEN NAMES | Wilfred |
| FAMILY NAME | Mcsherry |
| SIGNATURE | MCSHERRY W |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Staffordshire |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0932-5875 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 26 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 26 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Demise or evolution of the study of spirituality
The role of co-editors in chief for the Journal for the Study of Spirituality has been a real privilege, affording us the opportunity to engage with the breadth and depth of this fundamental and su
Exploring the relation between spirituality and gratitude in a Spanish sample of nursing students
Previous findings have reported the positive benefits of spirituality and gratitude, and their links to physical and mental health. To date, little is known concerning the relationship between spirituality and gratitude and its effectiveness in the training and practice of nursing. A cross-sectional correlational study design was used to analyse the relationship between spirituality, gratitude, and a set of criteria variables in a nursing student…
Spirituality in Managing Perceived Stress and Promoting Self-Care
The relationship between spirituality, perceived stress, and self-care was examined in a sample of 515 nursing students in Spain. Using the perceived stress scale (PSS), the professional self-care scale (PSCS), and the spirituality questionnaire (MiLS-sp/sf), the findings indicated that higher spirituality, particularly through inner peace and faith, was linked to reduced stress and enhanced self-care across physical, inner, and social dimensions…
The richness, diversity and beauty of spirituality
Earlier this year, we were both privileged and fortunate to travel together to the antipodes, New Zealand and Australia, as part of our roles showcasing a spirituality educational resource that we
The spirituality of living lightly
Editorial for Journal for the Study of Spirituality Volume 14, 2024 - Issue 2
Time, change and the study of spirituality
In the Western Hemisphere, we have just passed the Spring Equinox, so we have more daylight now than night as we move towards summertime. This transition is reflected in nature with its wonderful a
The Qualitative Dignispace Study
Background: Young people with life-limiting conditions have unmet psycho-spiritual needs. Dignity Therapy is a psycho-therapeutic end-of-life intervention that addresses life review, meaning making and legacy leaving. Studies of Dignity Therapy including young people are limited. Aim: To co-design a digital Dignity Therapy-based intervention for young people with life-limiting conditions (DIGNISPACE). Design: A qualitative study including focus g…
Exploring the Meaning of Spirituality and Spiritual Care in Chinese Contexts
Existential' in Scandinavian Healthcare Journals
The concept of 'existential', used frequently in Scandinavian healthcare journals, is associated with various, often unclear, meanings, highlighting the need for a more accurate understanding of the concept. In this integrative review we analyse how the concept has been used in Scandinavian healthcare journals from 1984 to 2020, exploring the trajectory of the concept, its definitions and its applications. A secondary aim is to offer some clarity…
Understanding Spiritual Care-Perspectives from Healthcare Professionals in a Norwegian Nursing Home
Nursing home professionals have reported that spiritual care is an unclear concept, and research suggests that healthcare professionals have a limited understanding of this dimension of care. The provision of spiritual care is well-investigated internationally, but research is sparse within Norway's secularized society. This study investigated healthcare professionals' understanding of spiritual care in one nursing home. Methods: Data were collec…
Achieving Fulfilment in Life
Gratitude plays a significant role in nurturing holistic health and wellbeing in adolescent. However, cultivating the mindset of gratitude is associated with several factors, in particular, culture and religion. Therefore, an opportunity exists for studies to be undertaken, exploring gratitude specifically within the Thai culture. This grounded theory study aimed to understand how Thai adolescents cultivated a mindset of gratitude. Data were gath…
The Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual Care Among People From Chinese Backgrounds Living in England
Introduction: There has been a growing number of people from Chinese backgrounds entering England and their perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care need to be addressed when their cultural context changes. Methodology: A Straussian grounded theory method was used. Twenty-five participants were recruited, after which point data saturation was reached. Results: Four themes emerged showing participants’ perceptions of the terms: holistic; fam…
Spirituality and Spiritual Care among Ethnic Chinese Residing in England
1) Background: There is a lack of understanding of how spirituality is understood among ethnic Chinese living outside of China. The aim of this investigation was to gain insight into the meaning of spirituality and spiritual care among ethnic Chinese residing in England. (2) Methods: This study employed a grounded theory method. (3) Results: A core category called "seeking a meaningful life" emerged, comprising six categories: "motivation", "supp…
Preparing undergraduate nurses and midwives for spiritual care
In recent years, preparing nurses and midwives to feel competent and confident in providing spiritual care has become the subject of international research. There is an emerging body of evidence affirming the importance of spirituality in promoting the health and wellbeing of individuals. Despite this growing recognition, there are still inconsistencies in the way that undergraduate students in nursing and midwifery are taught and prepared to ass…
Special Issue “International Conference of Spirituality in Healthcare. Creating Space for Spirituality in Healthcare,”—Trinity College Dublin 2017
This is an editorial of a Special Issue pertaining to the “International Conference of Spirituality in Healthcare. Creating a Space for Spirituality in Healthcare” Trinity College Dublin 2017. This was the third International Spirituality in Healthcare Conference hosted by Trinity College Dublin, with future annual conferences planned. This conference has provided a space to facilitate clinicians, healthcare practitioners and academics to present…
"Enablement"-Spirituality Engagement in Pre-Registration Nurse Education and Practice
Historically, spirituality in nursing was considered a fundamental dimension, contributing to patients' wellbeing. Accordingly, nurses are expected to attend to the spiritual needs of patients as a part of holistic nursing care, and pre-registration nurse education (that is undergraduate nurse education) has a responsibility to equip them to fulfil this aspect of their role. However, the content of spirituality in nurse education programmes lack …
Spiritual care training is needed for clinical and non-clinical staff to manage patients’ spiritual needs
As health-care moves towards a more person-centred approach, spiritual care has become more important in patients’ care. Recent evidence shows positive associations between both recognizing and addressing patient spiritual needs and health outcomes. Thus, we conducted a cross-sectional survey to determine levels in understanding of patients’ spiritual needs and spiritual care among clinical and non-clinical staff working with people with chronic …
Special Issue “International Conference of Spirituality in Healthcare. Nurturing the Spirit”—Trinity College Dublin 2016
This is an editorial of a Special Issue regarding the International Conference of Spirituality in Healthcare held in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Republic of Ireland (ROI), on June 2016 (Spirituality Research and Innovation Group 2016).[...]
Spirituality and Dignity of Thai Adolescents Living with HIV
1) Background: Adolescents are a key asset and resource for the social and economic development of any country, with the potential to make a significant contribution to their families, communities and countries. Healthy and educated adolescents are important. However, there are still significant rates of death, illness and disease among adolescents in some countries, where HIV is one of the most prevalent causes of death in this group. Adolescent…
New Zealand Nurses' Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual care
This paper presents the qualitative findings from the first national survey of New Zealand nurses' views on spirituality and spiritual care. The importance of spirituality as a core aspect of holistic nursing care is gaining momentum. Little is currently known about New Zealand nurses' understandings, perceptions and experience of spirituality. Design: A descriptive online survey. Method: A random sample of 2000 individuals resident in New Zealan…
Searching for Life Meaning
Background \nDementia is a significant threat to modern-day health and social care, especially given a rapidly expanding and ageing population. Provision of effective and quality care for people living with dementia and their families is testing health and social care systems that are already financially stretched, with staff shortages and high turnover, while being subjected to higher levels of regulation and scrutiny. \n \nAim \nExplore the way…
The Ability of Hospital Staff to Recognise and Meet Patients’ Spiritual Needs
Objectives: We conducted an online cross-sectional survey to determine the understanding of spirituality and spiritual care among clinical and non-clinical staff caring for people with chronic and terminal conditions. Background: As health care moves towards a more person-centred approach, spiritual care has become more important in patients’ care. Recent evidence shows positive associations between addressing patient spiritual needs and health o…
“Chaplains for Wellbeing” in Primary Care
Although Health Chaplaincy services are well-established in hospitals in the United Kingdom and across the world, Primary Care Chaplaincy is still in its infancy and much less extensively developed. This study explored the impact the introduction of a Primary Care "Chaplains for Wellbeing" service had upon patients' experience and perceived health and well-being. Sixteen patients participated in one-one interviews. Transcripts were analyzed using…
Special Issue “International Conference of Spirituality in Healthcare. Sowing the Seeds”—Trinity College Dublin 2015
This is an editorial of a Special Issue concerning the International Conference of Spirituality in Healthcare held in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Republic of Ireland (ROI), in June 2015 [1].[...]
Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? Examining the Relationship between Child Neglect and Poverty
Journal Article Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? Examining the Relationship between Child Neglect and Poverty Get access Dominic McSherry Dominic McSherry Dominic McSherry obtained his first degree in Psychology in 1993 at the Queen's University, Belfast. This was followed by a PhD in Psychology in 1998. He joined the School of Social Work, Queen's University, Belfast in 1999. In 2001 he conducted the review of Freeing Order processes in…
Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? Examining the Relationship between Child Neglect and Poverty
Journal Article Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? Examining the Relationship between Child Neglect and Poverty Get access Dominic McSherry Dominic McSherry Dominic McSherry obtained his first degree in Psychology in 1993 at the Queen's University, Belfast. This was followed by a PhD in Psychology in 1998. He joined the School of Social Work, Queen's University, Belfast in 1999. In 2001 he conducted the review of Freeing Order processes in…
Spirituality and Dignity of Thai Adolescents Living with HIV
1) Background: Adolescents are a key asset and resource for the social and economic development of any country, with the potential to make a significant contribution to their families, communities and countries. Healthy and educated adolescents are important. However, there are still significant rates of death, illness and disease among adolescents in some countries, where HIV is one of the most prevalent causes of death in this group. Adolescent…
New Zealand Nurses' Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual care
This paper presents the qualitative findings from the first national survey of New Zealand nurses' views on spirituality and spiritual care. The importance of spirituality as a core aspect of holistic nursing care is gaining momentum. Little is currently known about New Zealand nurses' understandings, perceptions and experience of spirituality. Design: A descriptive online survey. Method: A random sample of 2000 individuals resident in New Zealan…
Understanding Spiritual Care-Perspectives from Healthcare Professionals in a Norwegian Nursing Home
Nursing home professionals have reported that spiritual care is an unclear concept, and research suggests that healthcare professionals have a limited understanding of this dimension of care. The provision of spiritual care is well-investigated internationally, but research is sparse within Norway's secularized society. This study investigated healthcare professionals' understanding of spiritual care in one nursing home. Methods: Data were collec…
Spirituality and Spiritual Care among Ethnic Chinese Residing in England
1) Background: There is a lack of understanding of how spirituality is understood among ethnic Chinese living outside of China. The aim of this investigation was to gain insight into the meaning of spirituality and spiritual care among ethnic Chinese residing in England. (2) Methods: This study employed a grounded theory method. (3) Results: A core category called "seeking a meaningful life" emerged, comprising six categories: "motivation", "supp…
"Enablement"-Spirituality Engagement in Pre-Registration Nurse Education and Practice
Historically, spirituality in nursing was considered a fundamental dimension, contributing to patients' wellbeing. Accordingly, nurses are expected to attend to the spiritual needs of patients as a part of holistic nursing care, and pre-registration nurse education (that is undergraduate nurse education) has a responsibility to equip them to fulfil this aspect of their role. However, the content of spirituality in nurse education programmes lack …
Spirituality and Palliative Care
Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? Examining the Relationship between Child Neglect and Poverty
Journal Article Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg? Examining the Relationship between Child Neglect and Poverty Get access Dominic McSherry Dominic McSherry Dominic McSherry obtained his first degree in Psychology in 1993 at the Queen's University, Belfast. This was followed by a PhD in Psychology in 1998. He joined the School of Social Work, Queen's University, Belfast in 1999. In 2001 he conducted the review of Freeing Order processes in…
Searching for Life Meaning
Background \nDementia is a significant threat to modern-day health and social care, especially given a rapidly expanding and ageing population. Provision of effective and quality care for people living with dementia and their families is testing health and social care systems that are already financially stretched, with staff shortages and high turnover, while being subjected to higher levels of regulation and scrutiny. \n \nAim \nExplore the way…
The Ability of Hospital Staff to Recognise and Meet Patients’ Spiritual Needs
Objectives: We conducted an online cross-sectional survey to determine the understanding of spirituality and spiritual care among clinical and non-clinical staff caring for people with chronic and terminal conditions. Background: As health care moves towards a more person-centred approach, spiritual care has become more important in patients’ care. Recent evidence shows positive associations between addressing patient spiritual needs and health o…
“Chaplains for Wellbeing” in Primary Care
Although Health Chaplaincy services are well-established in hospitals in the United Kingdom and across the world, Primary Care Chaplaincy is still in its infancy and much less extensively developed. This study explored the impact the introduction of a Primary Care "Chaplains for Wellbeing" service had upon patients' experience and perceived health and well-being. Sixteen patients participated in one-one interviews. Transcripts were analyzed using…
Special Issue “International Conference of Spirituality in Healthcare. Sowing the Seeds”—Trinity College Dublin 2015
This is an editorial of a Special Issue concerning the International Conference of Spirituality in Healthcare held in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Republic of Ireland (ROI), in June 2015 [1].[...]
Spiritual care training is needed for clinical and non-clinical staff to manage patients’ spiritual needs
As health-care moves towards a more person-centred approach, spiritual care has become more important in patients’ care. Recent evidence shows positive associations between both recognizing and addressing patient spiritual needs and health outcomes. Thus, we conducted a cross-sectional survey to determine levels in understanding of patients’ spiritual needs and spiritual care among clinical and non-clinical staff working with people with chronic …
Special Issue “International Conference of Spirituality in Healthcare. Nurturing the Spirit”—Trinity College Dublin 2016
This is an editorial of a Special Issue regarding the International Conference of Spirituality in Healthcare held in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Republic of Ireland (ROI), on June 2016 (Spirituality Research and Innovation Group 2016).[...]
Spirituality and Dignity of Thai Adolescents Living with HIV
1) Background: Adolescents are a key asset and resource for the social and economic development of any country, with the potential to make a significant contribution to their families, communities and countries. Healthy and educated adolescents are important. However, there are still significant rates of death, illness and disease among adolescents in some countries, where HIV is one of the most prevalent causes of death in this group. Adolescent…
New Zealand Nurses' Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual care
This paper presents the qualitative findings from the first national survey of New Zealand nurses' views on spirituality and spiritual care. The importance of spirituality as a core aspect of holistic nursing care is gaining momentum. Little is currently known about New Zealand nurses' understandings, perceptions and experience of spirituality. Design: A descriptive online survey. Method: A random sample of 2000 individuals resident in New Zealan…
"Enablement"-Spirituality Engagement in Pre-Registration Nurse Education and Practice
Historically, spirituality in nursing was considered a fundamental dimension, contributing to patients' wellbeing. Accordingly, nurses are expected to attend to the spiritual needs of patients as a part of holistic nursing care, and pre-registration nurse education (that is undergraduate nurse education) has a responsibility to equip them to fulfil this aspect of their role. However, the content of spirituality in nurse education programmes lack …
Special Issue “International Conference of Spirituality in Healthcare. Creating Space for Spirituality in Healthcare,”—Trinity College Dublin 2017
This is an editorial of a Special Issue pertaining to the “International Conference of Spirituality in Healthcare. Creating a Space for Spirituality in Healthcare” Trinity College Dublin 2017. This was the third International Spirituality in Healthcare Conference hosted by Trinity College Dublin, with future annual conferences planned. This conference has provided a space to facilitate clinicians, healthcare practitioners and academics to present…
Preparing undergraduate nurses and midwives for spiritual care
In recent years, preparing nurses and midwives to feel competent and confident in providing spiritual care has become the subject of international research. There is an emerging body of evidence affirming the importance of spirituality in promoting the health and wellbeing of individuals. Despite this growing recognition, there are still inconsistencies in the way that undergraduate students in nursing and midwifery are taught and prepared to ass…
The Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual Care Among People From Chinese Backgrounds Living in England
Introduction: There has been a growing number of people from Chinese backgrounds entering England and their perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care need to be addressed when their cultural context changes. Methodology: A Straussian grounded theory method was used. Twenty-five participants were recruited, after which point data saturation was reached. Results: Four themes emerged showing participants’ perceptions of the terms: holistic; fam…
Spirituality and Spiritual Care among Ethnic Chinese Residing in England
1) Background: There is a lack of understanding of how spirituality is understood among ethnic Chinese living outside of China. The aim of this investigation was to gain insight into the meaning of spirituality and spiritual care among ethnic Chinese residing in England. (2) Methods: This study employed a grounded theory method. (3) Results: A core category called "seeking a meaningful life" emerged, comprising six categories: "motivation", "supp…
Exploring the Meaning of Spirituality and Spiritual Care in Chinese Contexts
Existential' in Scandinavian Healthcare Journals
The concept of 'existential', used frequently in Scandinavian healthcare journals, is associated with various, often unclear, meanings, highlighting the need for a more accurate understanding of the concept. In this integrative review we analyse how the concept has been used in Scandinavian healthcare journals from 1984 to 2020, exploring the trajectory of the concept, its definitions and its applications. A secondary aim is to offer some clarity…
Understanding Spiritual Care-Perspectives from Healthcare Professionals in a Norwegian Nursing Home
Nursing home professionals have reported that spiritual care is an unclear concept, and research suggests that healthcare professionals have a limited understanding of this dimension of care. The provision of spiritual care is well-investigated internationally, but research is sparse within Norway's secularized society. This study investigated healthcare professionals' understanding of spiritual care in one nursing home. Methods: Data were collec…
Achieving Fulfilment in Life
Gratitude plays a significant role in nurturing holistic health and wellbeing in adolescent. However, cultivating the mindset of gratitude is associated with several factors, in particular, culture and religion. Therefore, an opportunity exists for studies to be undertaken, exploring gratitude specifically within the Thai culture. This grounded theory study aimed to understand how Thai adolescents cultivated a mindset of gratitude. Data were gath…
Time, change and the study of spirituality
In the Western Hemisphere, we have just passed the Spring Equinox, so we have more daylight now than night as we move towards summertime. This transition is reflected in nature with its wonderful a
The Qualitative Dignispace Study
Background: Young people with life-limiting conditions have unmet psycho-spiritual needs. Dignity Therapy is a psycho-therapeutic end-of-life intervention that addresses life review, meaning making and legacy leaving. Studies of Dignity Therapy including young people are limited. Aim: To co-design a digital Dignity Therapy-based intervention for young people with life-limiting conditions (DIGNISPACE). Design: A qualitative study including focus g…
The richness, diversity and beauty of spirituality
Earlier this year, we were both privileged and fortunate to travel together to the antipodes, New Zealand and Australia, as part of our roles showcasing a spirituality educational resource that we
The spirituality of living lightly
Editorial for Journal for the Study of Spirituality Volume 14, 2024 - Issue 2
Exploring the relation between spirituality and gratitude in a Spanish sample of nursing students
Previous findings have reported the positive benefits of spirituality and gratitude, and their links to physical and mental health. To date, little is known concerning the relationship between spirituality and gratitude and its effectiveness in the training and practice of nursing. A cross-sectional correlational study design was used to analyse the relationship between spirituality, gratitude, and a set of criteria variables in a nursing student…
Spirituality in Managing Perceived Stress and Promoting Self-Care
The relationship between spirituality, perceived stress, and self-care was examined in a sample of 515 nursing students in Spain. Using the perceived stress scale (PSS), the professional self-care scale (PSCS), and the spirituality questionnaire (MiLS-sp/sf), the findings indicated that higher spirituality, particularly through inner peace and faith, was linked to reduced stress and enhanced self-care across physical, inner, and social dimensions…
Medicine (23 works) · Psychology (22 works) · Spirituality (21 works) · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology (20 works) · Sociology (20 works) · Alternative medicine (17 works) · Nursing (17 works) · Religion, Society, and Development (13 works) · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health (12 works) · Spiritual care (12 works)