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**## SpritualNeedAssessment.docx**
This assignment has two parts: the first requires you to interview one person within your field of study, and the second requires an analysis of your interview experience.
**_Part I: Spiritual Assessment Survey and Interview_**
1. First create a spiritual assessment survey. Based on the spiritual assessment resources in the topic Resources and any other guidelines from your field of study, create a spiritual assessment survey that includes at least five questions about how a stressful health or wellness experience amplified spiritual concerns or needs. The questions should cover belief in God, faith traditions, spiritual practices, spiritual sources of comfort, and other means of support. In addition, include demographic questions such as sex, age, ethnicity, and religion. Do not include specific names and other personal information.
2. Select one person to interview
Third, use the spiritual assessment survey you created to interview the selected person. During the interview, record the interviewee's responses. The transcript should include the questions asked and the answers provided.
**_Part II: Analysis_**
Write a 500-750-word analysis of your interview experience. Include the following in your response:
1. The spiritual assessment survey questions that you asked and summary of responses.
2. In what ways did the interviewee's experience amplify his or her spiritual concerns or needs? Explain your answer with examples.
3. What is the importance of understanding various diverse cultures, values, beliefs, and experiences when assessing spiritual concerns and needs? How does this inform communication between health care professionals, caregivers, and those to whom you provide care? Provide examples.
Based on the interview process, answer the following:
1. What went well? Provide examples.
2. Were there any barriers or challenges that inhibited your ability to complete the spiritual assessment survey? How would you address these in the future or change your assessment to better address these challenges?
3. How does the spiritual assessment survey allow you to better meet the needs of your patient?
4. What other insights do you have about provided spiritual care in your field of study?
**_General Requirements_**
Submit both the transcript of the interview and the analysis of your results as one document.
[https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2012/0915/p546.html](https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2012/0915/p546.html)
**## SpiritualNeedsRubric.pdf**
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Benchmark – Spiritual Needs Assessment – Rubric Total 100 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Spiritual Assessment
Survey Questions and
Summary of Responses
Spiritual Assessment
survey questions and a
summary of responses.
0 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are not
given. Summary of
responses is not given.
9.75 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are not
appropriate and are not
based on topic Resources
or guidelines from field of
study. Summary of
responses are neither clear
nor concise.
11.25 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are
appropriate but are not
based on topic Resources
or guidelines from field of
study. Summary of
responses is clear and
concise.
12.75 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are
appropriate and based on
topic Resources or
guidelines from field of
study. Summary of
responses is clear and
concise.
15 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are
appropriate and skillfully
crafted from topic
Resources or guidelines
from field of study.
Summary of responses is
clear and concise.
Stressful Health or
Wellness Experience (B)
How a stressful health or
wellness experience
amplified spiritual
concerns or needs of
interviewee. (C2.3)
0 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is not
explained.
9.75 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is not
clearly explained.
11.25 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is clearly
explained.
12.75 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is
explained with examples.
15 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified the
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is
explained with insight and
examples.
Importance of
Understanding Diverse
Perspectives (B)
Importance of
understanding diverse
perspectives when
assessing spiritual
concerns and needs and
communicating with health
care professionals and
caregivers. (C4.3)
0 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
not applied to how they
inform communication
between health care
professionals, caregivers,
and those needing care.
13 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
not clearly applied to how
they inform
communication between
health care professionals,
caregivers, and those
needing care. Explanation
is not supported by
examples.
15 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
clearly applied to how they
inform communication
between health care
professionals, caregivers,
and those needing care.
Explanation is not clearly
supported by examples.
17 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
clearly applied to how they
inform communication
between health care
professionals, caregivers,
and those needing care.
Explanation is supported
by examples.
20 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
clearly and insightfully
applied to how they inform
communication between
health care professionals,
caregivers, and those
needing care. Explanation
is supported by examples.
Interview Process
Analysis of the interview
process.
0 points
The interview process is
not analyzed.
13 points
The interview process is
not clearly analyzed with
what went well. Analysis is
unclear about ways to
address future barriers or
challenges nor how the
survey allows one to meet
the needs of the patient
within the field of study.
Analysis is not supported
by examples.
15 points
The interview process is
analyzed with clear
connections to what went
well. Analysis includes
considerations to address
future barriers or
challenges and explains
how the survey allows one
to meet the needs of the
patient within the field of
study. Analysis is loosely
supported by examples.
17 points
The interview process is
analyzed with clear and
thorough connections to
what went well. Analysis
clearly includes future
barriers or challenges and
how the survey allows one
to meet the needs of the
patient within the field of
study. Analysis is
supported by examples.
20 points
The interview process is
analyzed with clear,
thorough, and insightful
connections to what went
well. Analysis expertly
includes future barriers or
challenges and how the
survey allows one to meet
the needs of the patient
within the field of study.
Analysis is clearly
supported by examples.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
4.55 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
5.25 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
5.95 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
7 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
4.55 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
5.25 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
5.95 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
7 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
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purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence
Selects and integrates
evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
0 points
Evidence to support the
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
3.9 points
Evidence is limited or
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
4.5 points
Evidence is used but is
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
5.1 points
Relevant evidence that
includes other perspectives
is used.
6 points
Specific and appropriate
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
3.9 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
4.5 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
5.1 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
6 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
2.6 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
3 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
3.4 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
4 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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**## SpiritualNeedsRubric.pdf**
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Benchmark – Spiritual Needs Assessment – Rubric Total 100 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Spiritual Assessment
Survey Questions and
Summary of Responses
Spiritual Assessment
survey questions and a
summary of responses.
0 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are not
given. Summary of
responses is not given.
9.75 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are not
appropriate and are not
based on topic Resources
or guidelines from field of
study. Summary of
responses are neither clear
nor concise.
11.25 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are
appropriate but are not
based on topic Resources
or guidelines from field of
study. Summary of
responses is clear and
concise.
12.75 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are
appropriate and based on
topic Resources or
guidelines from field of
study. Summary of
responses is clear and
concise.
15 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are
appropriate and skillfully
crafted from topic
Resources or guidelines
from field of study.
Summary of responses is
clear and concise.
Stressful Health or
Wellness Experience (B)
How a stressful health or
wellness experience
amplified spiritual
concerns or needs of
interviewee. (C2.3)
0 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is not
explained.
9.75 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is not
clearly explained.
11.25 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is clearly
explained.
12.75 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is
explained with examples.
15 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified the
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is
explained with insight and
examples.
Importance of
Understanding Diverse
Perspectives (B)
Importance of
understanding diverse
perspectives when
assessing spiritual
concerns and needs and
communicating with health
care professionals and
caregivers. (C4.3)
0 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
not applied to how they
inform communication
between health care
professionals, caregivers,
and those needing care.
13 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
not clearly applied to how
they inform
communication between
health care professionals,
caregivers, and those
needing care. Explanation
is not supported by
examples.
15 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
clearly applied to how they
inform communication
between health care
professionals, caregivers,
and those needing care.
Explanation is not clearly
supported by examples.
17 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
clearly applied to how they
inform communication
between health care
professionals, caregivers,
and those needing care.
Explanation is supported
by examples.
20 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
clearly and insightfully
applied to how they inform
communication between
health care professionals,
caregivers, and those
needing care. Explanation
is supported by examples.
Interview Process
Analysis of the interview
process.
0 points
The interview process is
not analyzed.
13 points
The interview process is
not clearly analyzed with
what went well. Analysis is
unclear about ways to
address future barriers or
challenges nor how the
survey allows one to meet
the needs of the patient
within the field of study.
Analysis is not supported
by examples.
15 points
The interview process is
analyzed with clear
connections to what went
well. Analysis includes
considerations to address
future barriers or
challenges and explains
how the survey allows one
to meet the needs of the
patient within the field of
study. Analysis is loosely
supported by examples.
17 points
The interview process is
analyzed with clear and
thorough connections to
what went well. Analysis
clearly includes future
barriers or challenges and
how the survey allows one
to meet the needs of the
patient within the field of
study. Analysis is
supported by examples.
20 points
The interview process is
analyzed with clear,
thorough, and insightful
connections to what went
well. Analysis expertly
includes future barriers or
challenges and how the
survey allows one to meet
the needs of the patient
within the field of study.
Analysis is clearly
supported by examples.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
4.55 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
5.25 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
5.95 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
7 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
4.55 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
5.25 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
5.95 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
7 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
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purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence
Selects and integrates
evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
0 points
Evidence to support the
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
3.9 points
Evidence is limited or
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
4.5 points
Evidence is used but is
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
5.1 points
Relevant evidence that
includes other perspectives
is used.
6 points
Specific and appropriate
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
3.9 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
4.5 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
5.1 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
6 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
2.6 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
3 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
3.4 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
4 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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**## SpritualNeedAssessment.docx**
This assignment has two parts: the first requires you to interview one person within your field of study, and the second requires an analysis of your interview experience.
**_Part I: Spiritual Assessment Survey and Interview_**
1. First create a spiritual assessment survey. Based on the spiritual assessment resources in the topic Resources and any other guidelines from your field of study, create a spiritual assessment survey that includes at least five questions about how a stressful health or wellness experience amplified spiritual concerns or needs. The questions should cover belief in God, faith traditions, spiritual practices, spiritual sources of comfort, and other means of support. In addition, include demographic questions such as sex, age, ethnicity, and religion. Do not include specific names and other personal information.
2. Select one person to interview
Third, use the spiritual assessment survey you created to interview the selected person. During the interview, record the interviewee's responses. The transcript should include the questions asked and the answers provided.
**_Part II: Analysis_**
Write a 500-750-word analysis of your interview experience. Include the following in your response:
1. The spiritual assessment survey questions that you asked and summary of responses.
2. In what ways did the interviewee's experience amplify his or her spiritual concerns or needs? Explain your answer with examples.
3. What is the importance of understanding various diverse cultures, values, beliefs, and experiences when assessing spiritual concerns and needs? How does this inform communication between health care professionals, caregivers, and those to whom you provide care? Provide examples.
Based on the interview process, answer the following:
1. What went well? Provide examples.
2. Were there any barriers or challenges that inhibited your ability to complete the spiritual assessment survey? How would you address these in the future or change your assessment to better address these challenges?
3. How does the spiritual assessment survey allow you to better meet the needs of your patient?
4. What other insights do you have about provided spiritual care in your field of study?
**_General Requirements_**
Submit both the transcript of the interview and the analysis of your results as one document.
[https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2012/0915/p546.html](https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2012/0915/p546.html)
**## SpiritualNeedsRubric.pdf**
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Benchmark – Spiritual Needs Assessment – Rubric Total 100 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Spiritual Assessment
Survey Questions and
Summary of Responses
Spiritual Assessment
survey questions and a
summary of responses.
0 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are not
given. Summary of
responses is not given.
9.75 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are not
appropriate and are not
based on topic Resources
or guidelines from field of
study. Summary of
responses are neither clear
nor concise.
11.25 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are
appropriate but are not
based on topic Resources
or guidelines from field of
study. Summary of
responses is clear and
concise.
12.75 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are
appropriate and based on
topic Resources or
guidelines from field of
study. Summary of
responses is clear and
concise.
15 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are
appropriate and skillfully
crafted from topic
Resources or guidelines
from field of study.
Summary of responses is
clear and concise.
Stressful Health or
Wellness Experience (B)
How a stressful health or
wellness experience
amplified spiritual
concerns or needs of
interviewee. (C2.3)
0 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is not
explained.
9.75 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is not
clearly explained.
11.25 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is clearly
explained.
12.75 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is
explained with examples.
15 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified the
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is
explained with insight and
examples.
Importance of
Understanding Diverse
Perspectives (B)
Importance of
understanding diverse
perspectives when
assessing spiritual
concerns and needs and
communicating with health
care professionals and
caregivers. (C4.3)
0 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
not applied to how they
inform communication
between health care
professionals, caregivers,
and those needing care.
13 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
not clearly applied to how
they inform
communication between
health care professionals,
caregivers, and those
needing care. Explanation
is not supported by
examples.
15 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
clearly applied to how they
inform communication
between health care
professionals, caregivers,
and those needing care.
Explanation is not clearly
supported by examples.
17 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
clearly applied to how they
inform communication
between health care
professionals, caregivers,
and those needing care.
Explanation is supported
by examples.
20 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
clearly and insightfully
applied to how they inform
communication between
health care professionals,
caregivers, and those
needing care. Explanation
is supported by examples.
Interview Process
Analysis of the interview
process.
0 points
The interview process is
not analyzed.
13 points
The interview process is
not clearly analyzed with
what went well. Analysis is
unclear about ways to
address future barriers or
challenges nor how the
survey allows one to meet
the needs of the patient
within the field of study.
Analysis is not supported
by examples.
15 points
The interview process is
analyzed with clear
connections to what went
well. Analysis includes
considerations to address
future barriers or
challenges and explains
how the survey allows one
to meet the needs of the
patient within the field of
study. Analysis is loosely
supported by examples.
17 points
The interview process is
analyzed with clear and
thorough connections to
what went well. Analysis
clearly includes future
barriers or challenges and
how the survey allows one
to meet the needs of the
patient within the field of
study. Analysis is
supported by examples.
20 points
The interview process is
analyzed with clear,
thorough, and insightful
connections to what went
well. Analysis expertly
includes future barriers or
challenges and how the
survey allows one to meet
the needs of the patient
within the field of study.
Analysis is clearly
supported by examples.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
4.55 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
5.25 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
5.95 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
7 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
4.55 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
5.25 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
5.95 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
7 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
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purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence
Selects and integrates
evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
0 points
Evidence to support the
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
3.9 points
Evidence is limited or
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
4.5 points
Evidence is used but is
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
5.1 points
Relevant evidence that
includes other perspectives
is used.
6 points
Specific and appropriate
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
3.9 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
4.5 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
5.1 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
6 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
2.6 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
3 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
3.4 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
4 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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**## SpritualNeedAssessment.docx**
This assignment has two parts: the first requires you to interview one person within your field of study, and the second requires an analysis of your interview experience.
**_Part I: Spiritual Assessment Survey and Interview_**
1. First create a spiritual assessment survey. Based on the spiritual assessment resources in the topic Resources and any other guidelines from your field of study, create a spiritual assessment survey that includes at least five questions about how a stressful health or wellness experience amplified spiritual concerns or needs. The questions should cover belief in God, faith traditions, spiritual practices, spiritual sources of comfort, and other means of support. In addition, include demographic questions such as sex, age, ethnicity, and religion. Do not include specific names and other personal information.
2. Select one person to interview
Third, use the spiritual assessment survey you created to interview the selected person. During the interview, record the interviewee's responses. The transcript should include the questions asked and the answers provided.
**_Part II: Analysis_**
Write a 500-750-word analysis of your interview experience. Include the following in your response:
1. The spiritual assessment survey questions that you asked and summary of responses.
2. In what ways did the interviewee's experience amplify his or her spiritual concerns or needs? Explain your answer with examples.
3. What is the importance of understanding various diverse cultures, values, beliefs, and experiences when assessing spiritual concerns and needs? How does this inform communication between health care professionals, caregivers, and those to whom you provide care? Provide examples.
Based on the interview process, answer the following:
1. What went well? Provide examples.
2. Were there any barriers or challenges that inhibited your ability to complete the spiritual assessment survey? How would you address these in the future or change your assessment to better address these challenges?
3. How does the spiritual assessment survey allow you to better meet the needs of your patient?
4. What other insights do you have about provided spiritual care in your field of study?
**_General Requirements_**
Submit both the transcript of the interview and the analysis of your results as one document.
[https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2012/0915/p546.html](https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2012/0915/p546.html)
**## SpiritualNeedsRubric.pdf**
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Benchmark – Spiritual Needs Assessment – Rubric Total 100 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Spiritual Assessment
Survey Questions and
Summary of Responses
Spiritual Assessment
survey questions and a
summary of responses.
0 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are not
given. Summary of
responses is not given.
9.75 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are not
appropriate and are not
based on topic Resources
or guidelines from field of
study. Summary of
responses are neither clear
nor concise.
11.25 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are
appropriate but are not
based on topic Resources
or guidelines from field of
study. Summary of
responses is clear and
concise.
12.75 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are
appropriate and based on
topic Resources or
guidelines from field of
study. Summary of
responses is clear and
concise.
15 points
Spiritual assessment
survey questions are
appropriate and skillfully
crafted from topic
Resources or guidelines
from field of study.
Summary of responses is
clear and concise.
Stressful Health or
Wellness Experience (B)
How a stressful health or
wellness experience
amplified spiritual
concerns or needs of
interviewee. (C2.3)
0 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is not
explained.
9.75 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is not
clearly explained.
11.25 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is clearly
explained.
12.75 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is
explained with examples.
15 points
Explanation of how a
stressful health or wellness
experience amplified the
spiritual concerns or needs
of the interviewee is
explained with insight and
examples.
Importance of
Understanding Diverse
Perspectives (B)
Importance of
understanding diverse
perspectives when
assessing spiritual
concerns and needs and
communicating with health
care professionals and
caregivers. (C4.3)
0 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
not applied to how they
inform communication
between health care
professionals, caregivers,
and those needing care.
13 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
not clearly applied to how
they inform
communication between
health care professionals,
caregivers, and those
needing care. Explanation
is not supported by
examples.
15 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
clearly applied to how they
inform communication
between health care
professionals, caregivers,
and those needing care.
Explanation is not clearly
supported by examples.
17 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
clearly applied to how they
inform communication
between health care
professionals, caregivers,
and those needing care.
Explanation is supported
by examples.
20 points
Evaluation of the
importance of
understanding various
diverse cultures, values,
beliefs, and experiences is
clearly and insightfully
applied to how they inform
communication between
health care professionals,
caregivers, and those
needing care. Explanation
is supported by examples.
Interview Process
Analysis of the interview
process.
0 points
The interview process is
not analyzed.
13 points
The interview process is
not clearly analyzed with
what went well. Analysis is
unclear about ways to
address future barriers or
challenges nor how the
survey allows one to meet
the needs of the patient
within the field of study.
Analysis is not supported
by examples.
15 points
The interview process is
analyzed with clear
connections to what went
well. Analysis includes
considerations to address
future barriers or
challenges and explains
how the survey allows one
to meet the needs of the
patient within the field of
study. Analysis is loosely
supported by examples.
17 points
The interview process is
analyzed with clear and
thorough connections to
what went well. Analysis
clearly includes future
barriers or challenges and
how the survey allows one
to meet the needs of the
patient within the field of
study. Analysis is
supported by examples.
20 points
The interview process is
analyzed with clear,
thorough, and insightful
connections to what went
well. Analysis expertly
includes future barriers or
challenges and how the
survey allows one to meet
the needs of the patient
within the field of study.
Analysis is clearly
supported by examples.
Thesis, Position, or
Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
4.55 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very
little awareness of the
intended audience.
5.25 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects but is
occasionally weak or
unclear. There is limited
awareness of the
appropriate audience.
5.95 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness
of the appropriate
audience is demonstrated.
7 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose
4.55 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
5.25 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose
5.95 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in
7 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically
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purpose throughout
writing; conclusion aligns
to and evolves from
development.
is evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate.
No conclusion is offered.
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and
not supported by the
overall development of the
purpose.
is discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the
purpose.
most aspects. Ideas clearly
build on each other.
Conclusion aligns to the
development of the
purpose.
advanced throughout. The
progression of ideas is
coherent and unified. A
clear and logical conclusion
aligns to the development
of the purpose.
Evidence
Selects and integrates
evidence to support and
advance position/purpose;
considers other
perspectives.
0 points
Evidence to support the
thesis, position, or purpose
is absent. The writing relies
entirely on the perspective
of the writer.
3.9 points
Evidence is limited or
irrelevant. The
interpretation of other
perspectives is superficial
or incorrect.
4.5 points
Evidence is used but is
insufficient or of limited
relevance. Simplistic
explanation or integration
of other perspectives is
present.
5.1 points
Relevant evidence that
includes other perspectives
is used.
6 points
Specific and appropriate
evidence is included.
Relevant perspectives of
others are clearly
considered.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or
syntax are pervasive and
impede meaning. Incorrect
language choice or
sentence structure errors
are found throughout.
3.9 points
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or
sentence structure are
recurrent.
4.5 points
Occasional mechanical
errors are present.
Language choice is
generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
5.1 points
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
6 points
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are
used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style,
such as APA, MLA, etc., for
college, subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography,
etc., appropriate to
assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
2.6 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
3 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
3.4 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used
with only minor errors.
4 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are
present.
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