Extend ‘FAST HUG’ with ‘FAITH’

Giving a nutritional fast hug in the intensive care unit.

Implementing a nutrition support protocol in critical care is a complex and dynamic process that involves the use of evidence, education programs and constant monitoring. To facilitate this task we developed a mnemonic tool called the Nutritional FAST HUG (F: feeding, A: analgesia, S: stools, T: trace elements, H: head of bed, U: ulcers, G: glucose control) with a process also internally develo...

To hug or not to hug.

A hug is a wholesome thing. At least at one time it was. Most people considered a hug genial and benevolent. It conveyed a positive meaning: a praise, an expression of encouragement, or consolation. A hug meant someone was being friendly. Those were the days before sexual harassment issues and sexual assault cases. Now a hug often is suspect. The motivation for touch frequently is questioned. T...

“A hug of cuddles”

dEfininG faitH and faitH PraCtiCES

recent studies demonstrate an overlapping relationship between faith practices of individuals, family functioning, and the corporate faith of congregations. this study reports on the psychometric properties of the Christian faith Practices Scale (CfPS), which was created to empirically measure dykstra’s faith behaviors or “practices.” analysis of a large purposive sample (n=7,403) indicates ini...

Handle with (faith-based) care.