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111	Gebruik van rituele as `n terapeutiese hulpmiddel tydens rouberaad: `n prakties-teologiese ondersoek Du Toit, André 30 June 2003 (has links) Text in Afrikaans / Rituals are part of our everyday life and are usually performed unconsciously. In this dissertation rituals are used consciously, within a therapeutic context, with the purpose to facilitate healing and growth. The aim of the research is to focus the readers' attention on the therapeutic potential of rituals and its value as an intervention strategy. The study concentrates on the grieving process. The researcher therefore specifically wants to show how rituals are used during grief counselling. The following research problem was investigated in the study: "What is the attitude, opinion and knowledge of professional caregivers concerning the use of rituals as a therapeutic tool during grief counselling?" Out of the research data the following hypothesis was formulated: - To grief over a loss is essential. Because of the basic properties and remedial functions of rituals, rituals can be a valuable therapeutic tool in the facilitation of this process. - There is an inherent connection between professional caregivers' attitudes, opinions and knowledge of therapeutic rituals and the regular and effective use of them during grief counselling. - The use of rituals during grief counselling is only one component in the comprehensive pastoral care of the bereaved. / Practical theology / M.Th. Practical-theological investigation Ritual(s) Therapeutic tool Grief counselling and grief therapy Intervention strategy Metatheory Christian care or pastoral work Mutual care Pastoral care Pastoral counselling Pastoral therapy Ecosystemic theory Epistemology Grieving process Grief Bereavement Mourning Grief Tasks Hipothesis Professional caregivers Grounded theory approach 259.6 Church work with the bereaved Grief therapy Pastoral counseling Death -- Religious aspects Death -- Psychological aspects Pastoral care
112	Team-patient communication of information and support at the Breast Cancer Clinic of the Johannesburg Hospital Levin, Debra 11 1900 (has links) This study addresses the effectiveness of communication between the team (doctors, sisters and social workers) and patients at the Breast Cancer Clinic of the Johannesburg Hospital. Tue needs of patients were highlighted, as well as the role of care-giver, both as a group and in their separate disciplines, in attempting to meet these needs. Tue empirical survey was carried out through the use of questionnaires as well as interview schedules. Patients, doctors, nurses and social workers were used as respondents. Results indicated that the majority of patients' needs for information and support were met by the team in general; however, a need for further social work intervention seemed to be apparent. In addition, several barriers were found to inhibit both team-patient and inter-team communication. Tue researcher used the information gathered in this study to make recommendations that will facilitate improved communication in the clinic, with specific reference to the role of the social worker. / Social Work / M.A.(Social Science: Mental Health) Patient Breast Cancer Multi-disciplinary team Information Support Communication Doctor Nurse Social Worker Roles 362.19699449 Breast -- Tumors. Death -- Psychological aspects.
113	First year student nurses' experiences of encounters with death and dying of a patient during clinical practice Molefe, Lebogang Lilian 01 June 2015 (has links) The purpose of this study was to explore first year student nurses’ experiences of encounters with death and dying of a patient during clinical practice so as to make recommendations on increase support for first year student nurses. Qualitative research which was explorative, descriptive and contextual was conducted. Data collection was done using in-depth unstructured interview. Nine participants were interviewed and data was analysed. The findings revealed that lack of knowledge, emotional trauma, low self-esteem and nutritional disorder are the results of dealing with death and dying of patients for first year student nurses. Negative attitudes of clinical professionals, shortage of staff and congested block programme were identified as some aspects worsening the situation. Incidental learning that occurs with negative experience encountered was also identified. The findings show the need for review of curriculum for first year student nurses and the need for change of attitudes of clinical professionals / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies) First year student nurse Experience Death Dying Encounter Clinical practice 610.730699096822
114	Stress of bereavement, social support and quality of life: a study on the bereaved spouse in Hong Kong. January 1997 (has links) by Cheng Bing-yee, Banny. / Questionnaire in Chinese. / Thesis (M.S.W.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1997. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 143-151). / ABSTRACT --- p.11 / Chapter ONE --- INTRODUCTION --- p.14 / Chapter TWO --- LITERATURE REVIEW --- p.18 / Chapter 2.1 --- Bereavement --- p.18 / Chapter 2.2 --- Stress --- p.24 / Chapter 2.3 --- Social support --- p.33 / Chapter 2.4 --- Quality of life --- p.43 / Chapter THREE --- THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK --- p.50 / Chapter 3.1 --- Conceptual definition of variables --- p.50 / Chapter 3.2 --- Relationship of the variables in this study --- p.54 / Chapter 3.3 --- Research questions and hypotheses of this study --- p.58 / Chapter FOUR --- METHODOLOGY --- p.60 / Chapter 4.1 --- Research design and sampling method --- p.60 / Chapter 4.2 --- Data collection operation --- p.61 / Chapter 4.3 --- Data analysis --- p.62 / Chapter 4.4 --- Measuring instrument --- p.62 / Chapter FIVE --- RESULTS --- p.67 / Chapter 5.1 --- Demographic characteristics --- p.67 / Chapter 5.2 --- Psychometric properties of the scales --- p.70 / Chapter 5.3 --- "Descriptive findings on stress of bereavement, social support, and quality of life" --- p.73 / Chapter 5.4 --- "Impact of demographic characteristics of the respondents on perceived stress, social support, and quality of life" --- p.103 / Chapter 5.5 --- "Relationships between stressor, perceived stress, social support and quality of life" --- p.106 / Chapter SIX --- DISCUSSION --- p.117 / Chapter 6.1 --- Discussion on methodology of this study --- p.117 / Chapter 6.2 --- Discussion on the results of the findings --- p.118 / Chapter 6.3 --- Limitations of the research --- p.130 / Chapter SEVEN --- CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION --- p.132 / Chapter 7.1 --- Recommendations for general practice --- p.132 / Chapter 7.2 --- Recommendations for bereavement services and program --- p.135 / Chapter 7.3 --- Further Research --- p.141 Bereavement--Psychological aspects Spouses--Death--Psychological aspects Bereavement--Psychological aspects Widows--Psychology Widows--China--Hong Kong--Psychology Widowers--Psychology Widowers--China--Hong Kong--Psychology Widows--Social networks Widowers--Social networks
115	First year student nurses' experiences of encounters with death and dying of a patient during clinical practice Molefe, Lebogang Lilian 01 June 2015 (has links) The purpose of this study was to explore first year student nurses’ experiences of encounters with death and dying of a patient during clinical practice so as to make recommendations on increase support for first year student nurses. Qualitative research which was explorative, descriptive and contextual was conducted. Data collection was done using in-depth unstructured interview. Nine participants were interviewed and data was analysed. The findings revealed that lack of knowledge, emotional trauma, low self-esteem and nutritional disorder are the results of dealing with death and dying of patients for first year student nurses. Negative attitudes of clinical professionals, shortage of staff and congested block programme were identified as some aspects worsening the situation. Incidental learning that occurs with negative experience encountered was also identified. The findings show the need for review of curriculum for first year student nurses and the need for change of attitudes of clinical professionals / Health Studies / M. A. (Health Studies) First year student nurse Experience Death Dying Encounter Clinical practice 610.730699096822
116	Gebruik van rituele as `n terapeutiese hulpmiddel tydens rouberaad: `n prakties-teologiese ondersoek Du Toit, André 30 June 2003 (has links) Text in Afrikaans / Rituals are part of our everyday life and are usually performed unconsciously. In this dissertation rituals are used consciously, within a therapeutic context, with the purpose to facilitate healing and growth. The aim of the research is to focus the readers' attention on the therapeutic potential of rituals and its value as an intervention strategy. The study concentrates on the grieving process. The researcher therefore specifically wants to show how rituals are used during grief counselling. The following research problem was investigated in the study: "What is the attitude, opinion and knowledge of professional caregivers concerning the use of rituals as a therapeutic tool during grief counselling?" Out of the research data the following hypothesis was formulated: - To grief over a loss is essential. Because of the basic properties and remedial functions of rituals, rituals can be a valuable therapeutic tool in the facilitation of this process. - There is an inherent connection between professional caregivers' attitudes, opinions and knowledge of therapeutic rituals and the regular and effective use of them during grief counselling. - The use of rituals during grief counselling is only one component in the comprehensive pastoral care of the bereaved. / Practical theology / M.Th. Practical-theological investigation Ritual(s) Therapeutic tool Grief counselling and grief therapy Intervention strategy Metatheory Christian care or pastoral work Mutual care Pastoral care Pastoral counselling Pastoral therapy Ecosystemic theory Epistemology Grieving process Grief Bereavement Mourning Grief Tasks Hipothesis Professional caregivers Grounded theory approach 259.6 Church work with the bereaved Grief therapy Pastoral counseling Death -- Religious aspects Death -- Psychological aspects Pastoral care
117	Stories of life and death: undertakers' perspectives Nel, Elsie Petronella 25 August 2009 (has links) Like death, the defining human reality underlying our relationships and views of life's meaning, the experiences and activities of undertakers, remains an uncommon subject for psychological research. Existential anxiety roots a society-wide denial of the fundamental nature of death. which necessitates the development of institutions to take responsibility for the dying and dead. As the image and service of the stigmatised funeral industry improves, society's experience of death should become more meaningful. The overview of the research into these topics noted the need for further studies. Within a holistic, ecosystemic epistemology, this study adopted a qualitative approach and case study method, which provided descriptions of the ecology, contexts, and relationships characteristic .of the undertaker's vocation by focussing on patterned expressions of views and attitudes. The aim was to gain insight into the undertaker's experience of the many faces of death, with a genuine interest and deep respect for their world. / Psychology / M.A. (Clinical Psychology) Death Bereavement Undertaker Funeral director Existentialism Death ritual Anxiety Denial Meaning Ecosystemic Epistemology Context Constructivism Second-order cybernetics Qualitative research Co-created realities 363.75 Funeral supplies industry Undertakers and undertaking Funeral rites and ceremonies Death -- Psychological aspects Bereavement Constructivism (Psychology) Existential psychology Funeral consultants Death ritual Ecosystemic psychology
118	Shattered dreams : pastoral care with parents following the death of a child Biermann, Hugo Hendrik 30 November 2005 (has links) This qualitative study focuses on the stories of a bereaved couple living with the death of two of their children. The effect of the children's death on the parents is explored, as well as the way in which the parents live with the death of their two sons. The stories of the bereaved couple show their courage and resilience in continuing with their lives, maintaining their bond with their deceased sons and trying to make meaning of their death. As a study in practical theology and pastoral care one aim of this study was to help transform the lives of the parents for the better. In one of the chapters of the research report a study of some literature on bereavement and the death of children is presented. Dominant cultural discourses about death, bereavement, grief and mourning are discussed, as well as voices protesting against these discourses. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M.Th. (Pastoral Therapy) Bereaved parents Death of a child Narrative therapy Qualitative research Practical theology and pastoral care Dominant discourses about death Effect of child's death on parents Continuing bond with deceased child Rituals and symbols Theodicy 259.6 Church work with the bereaved Narrative therapy Parents -- Pastoral counseling of
119	'n Behoeftebepaling vir emosionele ondersteuning aan die adolessent met 'n terminaal siek ouer Pretorius, Suzanne 30 November 2007 (has links) This study was undertaken as a qualitative needs assessment of emotional support to the adolescent with a terminally ill parent. Five participants in their adolescent life phase (14 to 18 years) with a terminally ill parent, participated in the study. Individual unstructured interviews were conducted with each participant, in order to assess their need for emotional support. With the consent of the parents and adolescents, the interviews were video-recorded and transcribed. Eight recurring themes were selected from the case studies and verified with the existing literature. The result of the study is the assessment of the need for emotional support to the adolescent with a terminally ill parent. / Social Work / M. Diac (Play Therapy)(Social Work) Emotional support Adolescence Terminal illness Anticipated grief Parent Qualitative Case study Unstructured interviews 362.20835 Terminally ill parents Psychic trauma in adolescence Teenagers -- Mental health services Teenagers -- Counseling of Teenagers and death Bereavement in adolescence Loss (Psychology) in adolescence. Separation anxiety in adolescence. Adjustment (Psychology) in adolescence
120	Team-patient communication of information and support at the Breast Cancer Clinic of the Johannesburg Hospital Levin, Debra 11 1900 (has links) This study addresses the effectiveness of communication between the team (doctors, sisters and social workers) and patients at the Breast Cancer Clinic of the Johannesburg Hospital. Tue needs of patients were highlighted, as well as the role of care-giver, both as a group and in their separate disciplines, in attempting to meet these needs. Tue empirical survey was carried out through the use of questionnaires as well as interview schedules. Patients, doctors, nurses and social workers were used as respondents. Results indicated that the majority of patients' needs for information and support were met by the team in general; however, a need for further social work intervention seemed to be apparent. In addition, several barriers were found to inhibit both team-patient and inter-team communication. Tue researcher used the information gathered in this study to make recommendations that will facilitate improved communication in the clinic, with specific reference to the role of the social worker. / Social Work / M.A.(Social Science: Mental Health) Patient Breast Cancer Multi-disciplinary team Information Support Communication Doctor Nurse Social Worker Roles 362.19699449 Breast -- Tumors. Death -- Psychological aspects.

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