Table 4 Importance of specific types of support the spiritual caregiver can provide associated with openness to spiritual care visit, bivariate analysis
Variable | % of those not open to visit (N=120) | % of those unsure about visit (N=93) | % of those interested in visit (N=151) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Help you face your situation with calmness and dignity | 34.2 | 65.6 | 74.8 | <0.001 |
Show care for your family | 37.5 | 52.7 | 71.5 | <0.001 |
Help you find strength to continue | 33.3 | 67.7 | 70.9 | <0.001 |
Help you find meaning in your situation | 26.7 | 55.9 | 68.9 | <0.001 |
Help you find hope or encouragement | 30.8 | 66.7 | 68.9 | <0.001 |
Help you obtain information or help in communicating with staff | 34.2 | 50.5 | 68.2 | <0.001 |
Listen to your concerns and show care for you | 34.2 | 53.8 | 67.5 | <0.001 |
Help you cope with and adjust to the whole situation | 30.0 | 57.0 | 66.9 | <0.001 |
Help you make difficult decisions | 34.2 | 52.7 | 64.2 | <0.001 |
Help you reflect on your experience | 25.0 | 45.2 | 62.3 | <0.001 |
Help you cope with your sense of loss | 23.3 | 44.1 | 61.6 | <0.001 |
Offer you supportive techniques like relaxation, meditation, music, and guided imagery | 23.3 | 51.6 | 58.9 | <0.001 |
Address spiritual or religious questions | 15.8 | 37.6 | 47.7 | <0.001 |
Bring a sense of spirituality into the room | 15.8 | 38.7 | 45.7 | <0.001 |
Pray with you | 14.2 | 35.5 | 30.5 | 0.001 |