Abstract
Abstract Neonatal palliative care is an essential component of healthcare services
aimed at supporting infants with life-limiting conditions and their families. While
physical and emotional aspects of care receive significant attention, the spiritual
well-being of neonates and their families is often overlooked. The chapter is based
on research highlighting how the end of life is strongly connected to parenthood
transition and the beginning of life in neonatal palliative care. We discuss the role of
spiritual care in neonatal palliative care, highlighting its significance, challenges,
and potential approaches. By exploring the interplay between spirituality, neonatal
palliative care, and ethical considerations, this chapter emphasises the importance
of a holistic approach to care, acknowledging the spiritual needs of infants and their
families during this vulnerable and sensitive period.
aimed at supporting infants with life-limiting conditions and their families. While
physical and emotional aspects of care receive significant attention, the spiritual
well-being of neonates and their families is often overlooked. The chapter is based
on research highlighting how the end of life is strongly connected to parenthood
transition and the beginning of life in neonatal palliative care. We discuss the role of
spiritual care in neonatal palliative care, highlighting its significance, challenges,
and potential approaches. By exploring the interplay between spirituality, neonatal
palliative care, and ethical considerations, this chapter emphasises the importance
of a holistic approach to care, acknowledging the spiritual needs of infants and their
families during this vulnerable and sensitive period.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Titel | Spiritual Care in Palliative Care : What it is and Why it Matters |
| Redaktører | Megan C Best |
| Forlag | Springer |
| Publikationsdato | 3. sep. 2024 |
| Sider | 503–521 |
| ISBN (Trykt) | 978-3-031-50863-9, 978-3-031-50866-0 |
| ISBN (Elektronisk) | 978-3-031-50864-6 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - 3. sep. 2024 |