Miguel Da Silva

Lead Research Nurse

King’s college London

Spirituality

“Spirituality is a way of finding hope, meaning and purpose in a frenetic

world.” (Rogers, 2015)

“spirituality recognises the human need for ultimate meaning in life,

whether this is fulfilled through a relationship with God or some sense of

another, or whether some other sense of meaning becomes the guiding

force within the individual’s life. Spirituality can also involve relationships

with other people.” (Mowett and O’Neill, 2013)

Spirituality

Research and Spirituality

Current status of research

studies and research papers

published

Holistic care in care homes

Spirituality

Overlooked area of care

Carers and families

Difficult area to conduct research

Older people living with dementia in

care homes

Aims of the Study

The aim of this study is to understand the importance of Spiritual care and

its impact in the lives of people living with dementia, and develop care

strategies that will address this needs.

Study Design

Initial Phase – Consultation

To understand the current landscape of the spiritual care provision of people

living with dementia in Care Homes

Study Design

Intervention phase

Implementation of a care programme

Small trial

QoL

Meaningful life

Comfort/copping

Thank you

Miguel Da Silva

Lead Research Nurse

King’s College London

Miguel.1.dasilva@kcl.ac.uk