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Chaplain's Case Presentation of Staff Support After a Nurse's Tragic Death Following Childbirth

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose of StudyThe purpose of this case presentation is to provide an example in which a hospital chaplain provided timely, effective spiritual and emotional support to a group of nurses who lost their beloved colleague unexpectedly after childbirth.Design of StudyThis is a case presentation.Methods UsedThis is a case presentation of a work encounter with a highly significant topic.FindingsThis case presentation demonstrates the effectiveness of a hospital chaplain's support for the staff in personal crises. This case presentation uses Hilsman's Spiritual Needs Framework to assess staff needs.ConclusionsThis case presentation highlights the unique opportunities which hospital chaplains have in providing timely, effective spiritual and emotional support to the nursing staff in personal crises, based on their rapport with one another through their shared patient care experience.

Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing

DOI: 10.1177/08980101261437513

Author: Yongbom Lee

Institution: Houston Methodist

Language: English

Topic: Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,150