Meaningful care
Subtitle: a multidisciplinary approach to the meaning of care for people with mental retardation
By: edited by Joop Stolk, Theo A. Boer, Ruth Seldenrijk
Contributors: Stolk, Joop; Boer, Theodoor Adriaan, 1960-; Seldenrijk, R
Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Dordrecht; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 189
Subjects: People with mental disabilities -- Care -- Moral and ethical aspects; Mental retardation -- Religious aspects
Description: "This book addresses issues of meaning (meaning of care and meaning of life) from all the different professional perspectives involved. Such a multidisciplinary approach is unique and has never before been followed. The book contains the results of a series of interviews in which parents of people with mental retardation were asked what they conceive to be meaningful care. The results are placed in relation to experiences and conceptions of professional caregivers. Moreover, the study analyzes the cultural, philosophical, and theological significance of the concept, 'meaningful care.' Finally, this book explores the relevance of this concept for practical professions such as medical care, social work, educational psychology, pedagogic counseling, and pastoral care. Scholarly depth is combined with experiential knowledge of professional practice."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes