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Initiating A Faith Community Nurse Program In The Latino Community: Addressing The Health Care Disparity Of Increased Obesity And Type 2 Diabetes, Helen Jones
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There are several related health concerns in the Latino community. These concerns include increased rates of obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. The [MDH] Minnesota Department of Health reports some startling statistics regarding the costs to the community as well as the cost of care. A review of the literature reveals that the costs are staggering, and that several approaches can be helpful in addressing the health care disparity of increased rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes in the Latino population. Some approaches include the promotore model, a collaborative approach, and education of clergy and lay boards regarding the [FCN] …
A Hermeneutics Study: The Spirituality Of Adults With A Terminal Illness In A Hospice Program, Ginny K. Backman
A Hermeneutics Study: The Spirituality Of Adults With A Terminal Illness In A Hospice Program, Ginny K. Backman
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Despite the increasing literature on the significance of spirituality to individuals with a terminal illness, specific research focused on the spirituality of individuals in hospice is limited to several quantitative studies, only one with a qualitative component. This qualitative study expands understanding or experience through hermeneutic analysis of in-depth interviews with three individuals with a terminal illness. The individual's narratives revealed "believing" as the way they found meaning in the present moment. "Always believing" and "adamantly believing" in a Supreme Being gave their daily lives meaning and direction. They were steadfast in leaving all to God for this life and …