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Spiritual leadership and spiritual care in neonatology

2012; Wiley; Volume: 20; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/jonm.12034

1365-2834

Sílvia Caldeira, Jennifer Hall,

Religion, Society, and Development

Journal of Nursing ManagementVolume 20, Issue 8 p. 1069-1075 Original Article Spiritual leadership and spiritual care in neonatology Sílvia Caldeira RN, MSc, Sílvia Caldeira RN, MSc PhD Student Institute of Health Sciences, The Catholic University of Portugal, Lisbon, PortugalSearch for more papers by this authorJenny Hall EdD, MSc, RM, ADM, PGDipHE, Corresponding Author Jenny Hall EdD, MSc, RM, ADM, PGDipHE Senior Midwifery Lecturer University of the West of England, Bristol, UK Correspondence Jenny Hall Faculty of Health and Life Sciences University of the West of England Glenside Blackberry Hill Stapleton Bristol BS16 1DD UK E-mail:Jenny.Hall@uwe.ac.ukSearch for more papers by this author Sílvia Caldeira RN, MSc, Sílvia Caldeira RN, MSc PhD Student Institute of Health Sciences, The Catholic University of Portugal, Lisbon, PortugalSearch for more papers by this authorJenny Hall EdD, MSc, RM, ADM, PGDipHE, Corresponding Author Jenny Hall EdD, MSc, RM, ADM, PGDipHE Senior Midwifery Lecturer University of the West of England, Bristol, UK Correspondence Jenny Hall Faculty of Health and Life Sciences University of the West of England Glenside Blackberry Hill Stapleton Bristol BS16 1DD UK E-mail:Jenny.Hall@uwe.ac.ukSearch for more papers by this author First published: 14 November 2012 https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12034Citations: 20Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Aim This article aims to explore spiritual care in the neonatal care environment in addition to highlighting the importance of spiritual leadership of a health team in that context. Background Neonatal care is an ethically demanding and stressful area of practice. Babies and families require spiritual needs to be recognized in the context of holistic care. Literature around spiritual leadership is explored to nurture workplace spirituality. Evaluation Analysis of a range of sources provides a theoretical reflection on spiritual leadership and spiritual care in neonatal care settings. Key issues The literature identifies that the carers should consider carefully on how care given may affect the infant and family. Themes relating to the baby's and family's spiritual needs and those of the staff in this area are identified. Spiritual leadership by the manager will provide support to the staff and help spiritual need to be met in this area of practice. Conclusion Spiritual needs should be acknowledged within neonatal care whether these are of babies, families or the team itself. Implications for nursing management Managers have responsibility to ensure that spiritual care is carried out for babies and their families and to care for the team as spiritual leaders. Citing Literature Volume20, Issue8Special Issue: This issue: Perspectives on spirituality - opportunities and challenges for nurse managers and leaders Issue editors: Fiona Timmins and Wilf McSherryDecember 2012Pages 1069-1075 RelatedInformation