A Qualitative Pilot Study of Spirituality in Long-term Recovery in Acquired Brain Injury. (June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gillespie, Elena
• Is Part Of: Journal of pastoral care & counseling. Volume 73:Number 2(2019:Jun.)
• Page Start: 96
• Page End: 105
• Publication Date: 2019-06
• Subjects: Acquired brain injury -- post traumatic growth -- spirituality -- rehabilitation stages -- qualitative; Pastoral theology -- Periodicals; Pastoral care -- Periodicals; Pastoral counseling -- Periodicals; 253.5
• DOI: 10.1177/1542305019853588
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1542-3050

Abstract

Increased spirituality occurring after acquired brain injury is a part of post traumatic growth (PTG). Participants were asked about their spirituality, and their responses were analyzed. Eighty-one percent exhibited a moderate spiritual impact on their recovery. Studies suggest that patients' spiritual needs are not being met, and chaplains are being underutilized. Trust and a sense of presence are essential to encouraging PTG, and, by fully utilizing the skills of our chaplain colleagues, could improve PTG.