F: What is your faith or belief? Do you consider yourself spiritual or religious What things do you believe in that give meaning to your life?
I: Is it important in your life? What influence does it have on how you take care of yourself? How have your beliefs influenced your behavior during this illness? What role do your beliefs play in regaining your health? Future vision?
C: Are you part of a spiritual or religious community? Is this of support to you and how? Is there a person or group of people you really love or who are really important to you?
A: How would you like me, your healthcare provider to address these issues in your healthcare?
HOPE
H: Sources of hope, strength, comfort, meaning, peace, love and connection. What helps you during difficult times?
O: The role of organized religion for the patient; What religious practices are important to you?
P: Personal spirituality and practices; What spiritual practices are most helpful to you?
E: Effects on medical care and end-of-life decisions; Do you hold beliefs or follow practices that you believe may affect your care? Do you wish to consult with a religious or spiritual leader when you are ill or making decisions about your healthcare?
Sense of Meaning
Sense of identity and self awareness
Sense of purpose and direction
Ability to contribute
Find meaning in present situation
Role and purpose within surroundings
Sense of value and participation within existing relationships
Sense of Hope
Future worth having
Resilience over despair
Hopeful
Will to continue
Sense of future possibilities
One day at a time & endurance in the moment
Sense of Community
Connectedness
Sense of belonging
Relationships contribute to my well being
Sense of forgiveness
Integration of grace and reconciliation
Sense of gratitude and thankfulness
Sense of Holy
Relationship with something/someone greater, beyond or within.