Connections In Healthcare

The Survey of Spiritual Needs is a seven-question survey to assess for spiritual distress, depression and patient needs and wishes related to these issues. This survey can be completed in two to five minutes. It is intended for adult and older teen populations with abstract reasoning skills. Screening for spiritual needs can be conducted by any healthcare personnel including patient care technicians and certified nursing assistants. The SOSN is a brief survey that will enable any healthcare professional to assess for spiritual distress and disruptions in spiritual engagement thoroughly yet quickly. It will also enable the examiner to identify solutions to help their patient re-engage with this occupation and begin to resolve present distress. It will enable the examiner to connect the patient with other appropriate resources and determine if further screening is necessary. No prior training is required. Some users of the original SOSN have requested a shortened version. This alternate ...

Developed by David Garner OTR/L, MOT, AC with contribution by LaVoy Garner M. Div, CC See Also The Short Version of the SOSN . Description: The Survey of Spiritual Needs is a short, seven question survey to assess for spiritual distress, depression, and related needs and wishes. It is intended for adult and older teen populations with abstract reasoning skills. No prior training is required.   Purpose: The SOSN will enable any healthcare professional to assess for spiritual distress and disruptions in spiritual engagement. It will enable the examiner to identify solutions to help the patient or client re-engage with this occupation and begin to resolve present distress. It will enable the examiner to connect the patient with other appropriate resources and determine if further screening is necessary.   Settings: This tool is intended for use in any setting. While spiritual distress is more common in overnight medical facilities, it can impact health in every setting. Spiritual...