The process of empowerment: a parish nurse perspective.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study is to describe the services of parish nurse empowerment, of client empowerment and empowerment outcomes for nurses and clients.


METHODS
A sample of 28 parish nurses participated in one of three focus groups. Based on analysis of qualitative data from focus group discussions, empowerment themes were identified for nurses and clients.


RESULTS
Six items were identified as sources of parish nurse empowerment and client empowerment.


CONCLUSIONS
The study showed that empowerment is a reciprocal process between the parish nurse and clients characterized by recognition of a higher power.


CONCLUSIONS
To practice in a holistic manner, the spiritual dimension of person is a critical element of care.
Weis
Darlene
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Marquette University College of Nursing, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Schank
Mary Jane
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Matheus
Rosemarie
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000379:methods; D017144:Focus Groups; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D008875:Middle Aged; D015146:Midwestern United States; D033262:Narration; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology*; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010327:Pastoral Care / Q000379:methods*; D012068:Religion and Medicine; D029181:Spirituality; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires