Biomedical subjects

E Meakes

Publications and source records attributed to E Meakes.

6 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2001

The Hamilton SPE Evaluation Tool (HSET): is it any good?

Presents the Hamilton Supervised Pastoral Evaluation Tool (HSET). HSET is a self-report that evaluates student learning in a basic SPE unit utilizing six areas: supervisory relationship, personal growth, professional growth, theological reflection, learning context, and overall growth. Reviews statistics involving seven regional units consisting of 18 SPE units with 101 students. Utilizes methodological, investigator, and data triangulation by drawing on qualitative study and CAPPE accreditation review. Discusses strengths and weaknesses of HSET and makes recommendations for further use.

Accreditation↗

PubMed2001

Quantity and rigor of qualitative research in four pastoral counseling journals.

Examines the quantity (N = 26) and rigor of qualitative research in The Journal of Pastoral Care, Pastoral Sciences, Journal of Religion and Health, and Pastoral Psychology for 1993-1997. Defines qualitative research using the work of Douglas Sprenkle and Sidney Moon. Uses the eleven criteria developed by Nicholas Mays and Catherine Pope in British Medical Journal for judging rigor. Finds low quantity and mixed quality and discusses implications.

Bibliometrics↗

PubMed1998

Hope in the midst of challenge: evidence-based pastoral care.

Describes the origins and characteristics of evidence-based pastoral care and utilizes a case with a person with cerebral palsy demonstrating this approach. Draws on evidence from research and critically evaluates evidence. Notes the dynamic relationship between research and clinical practice and makes suggestions about utilizing evidence-based pastoral care in chaplaincy.

Adult↗

PubMed1997

Making the most and making sense: ethnographic research on spirituality in palliative care.

Presents ethnographic research on spirituality in palliative care. Reviews the literature and interviews palliative care staff along with their patients. Discovers two dominant themes in the literature and interviews with staff and patients around spirituality: making the most of it now and making sense. Discusses findings and suggests implications for the practice of spiritual care.

Anthropology, Cultural↗

PubMed1997

Quantitative and qualitative outcome research on a regional basic supervised SPE (supervised pastoral education) program.

Discusses issues in the evaluation of supervised pastoral education (SPE) programs. Explains four ways of applying triangulation in developing an accurate evaluation of SPE and presents a case study of an SPE program evaluated through triangulation Offers suggestions about the use of triangulation on SPE program evaluation.

Canada↗

PubMed1995

Diversity in the pastoral relationship: an evaluation of the helping styles inventory.

Presents an ethnographic study of practitioners' experiences of the Helping Styles Inventory (HSI). Analyzes the data from twenty-one interviews, noting helpful and limiting aspects of the HSI. Discusses implications of the research for the HSI and for ministry in general.

Canada↗