tool for assessing the spiritual needs of patients.a) The spiritual needs assessment tool should include a minimum of five questions that can either be answered by the patient and/or by your
observation of the patient. The information can be presented in a Word document, in a table, or questionnaire format.2) Using your assessment tool questions, practice completing a spiritual assessment with either a patient, family member, or friend. Analyze
your results.a) Write a brief summary of your assessment findings.b) What significant discoveries did you make about the individual you chose to assess?c) What went well? d) What would you do differently in the future?e) Were there any barriers or challenges that inhibited your ability to complete the assessment tool? How would you address these in the future
or change your assessment to better address these challenges?f) Describe the spiritual experience you had with your patient, family member, or friend using this tool. How does this tool allow you to
better meet the needs of your patient?3) While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and references should be presented
using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.4) This assignment uses a grading rubric that can be viewed at the assignment's drop box. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the
assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and
expectations for successful completion of the assignment.READINGS• Read "Physical Therapists' Perception of Spirituality and Patient Care: Beliefs, Practices, and Perceived Barriers," by Oakley, Katz,
Sauer, Dent, and Millar, from the Journal of Physical Therapy Education (2010), located in the GCU eLibrary at
http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/854339040?accountid=7374• Read "Spiritual Dimensions of the Perioperative Experience," by Griffin, A., and Yancey, from the AORN Journal (2009), located in the
GCU eLibrary at http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/200738553?accountid=7374• Read "The Joint Commission Standards FAQ Details- Spiritual Assessment," located on the Joint Commission Web site at
http://www.jointcommission.org/standards_information/jcfaqdetails.aspx?StandardsFaqId=290&ProgramId=1.• Read "Evaluating your Spiritual Assessment Process," from the Joint Commission: The Source (2005), located on the Professional
Chaplains Web site Issue 2 http://www.professionalchaplains.org/uploadedFiles/pdf/JCAHO-evaluating-your-spiritual-assessment-process.pdf.• Read "Spirituality in Children: Understanding and Developing Interventions," by Mueller, from the Pediatric Nursing (2010), located in
the GCU eLibrary at http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2010754276&site=ehost-
live&scope=site.• Read "Spiritual Assessment of Patients with Cancer: the Moral Authority, Vocational, Aesthetic, Social, and Transcendent Model," by
Skalla and McCoy from the Oncology Nursing Forum (2006), located in the GCU eLibrary at http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?
url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2009223146&site=ehost-live&scope=site.INTRODUCTIONTo address the relationship between the health care provider and the patient and the health care provider's role in spiritual care, those
interested in the caring profession are called to examine the human aspects of relationships. It is also necessary for them to understand the
benefits of addressing the spiritual needs and goals of the patient.What Does Spirituality Have to Do With Me?
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