The Role of Spirituality at End of Life in Nova Scotia’s Black Community
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15434348 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Wanda Thomas Bernard (Dalhousie University, corresponding author), Victor Maddalena (Memorial University of Newfoundland), Marok Njiwaji (Alberta Health Services), Donna M Darrell |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Pages | 353-376 |
| Publication date | 2014-07-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work Social Thought (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1542-6432 • E-ISSN: 1542-6440 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15426432.2014.930622 |
| OpenAlex | W2288197925 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 26 |
This study used qualitative in-depth interviews and focus groups to examine the role of spirituality at end of life (EOL) in Nova Scotia’s Black community. We also examined data from another research project that examined health issues in the Black community. The purpose of this research was to examine the issue of spirituality from the perspective of family caregivers, and spiritual leaders who have cared for someone who has died. More specifically, we explored how spirituality is expressed and how it serves as a coping mechanism during times of suffering and hardship at the EOL. Principal findings include the need for health providers to be aware of the spiritual needs of families of African descent and to include spirituality as a part of the EOL care plan
Alternative medicine · Coping (psychology · Focus group · Nova scotia · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Sociology · Spirituality · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |