Table 3: The open invite spiritual history tool [32].
Category |
Sample questions |
O: Open (i.e., open the door to
conversation) |
May I ask your faith background? |
Do you have a spiritual or faith
preference? |
|
What helps you through hard times? |
|
I: Invite (i.e., invite the
patient to discuss spiritual needs) |
Do you feel that your spiritual
health is affecting your physical health? |
Does your spirituality impact the
health decisions you make? |
|
Is there a way in which you would
like for me to account for your spirituality in your health care? |
|
Is there a way in which I or
another member of the medical team can provide you with support? |
|
Are there resources in your faith
community that you would like for me to help mobilize on your behalf? |