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Chart Abstraction Checklist—Psychosocial-Spiritual Assessment Instructions for Use This checklist can be used in three ways: · Self-Assessment. Fellows can perform their own chart reviews. The fellow can then make a self-assessment, which he or she would share with a faculty mentor or program director. · Peer Assessment. Fellows can use it to assess peers’ charts. In the presence of a faculty member or program director, the fellow would give feedback to the peer. This would allow practice of giving feedback and allow the fellow to learn from a peer’s documentation strengths and deficiencies. · Faculty Assessment. Faculty can perform periodic chart reviews on fellows’ charts. The checklist would be reviewed with the fellow periodically in order to provide feedback on documentation, plans of care, etc.

Instructions for Entering Data By Hand Print the assessment tool and fill it out. On the Computer · Text —type the text (eg, fellow’s name) in the shaded area, then press the Tab key to move to the next field. · Checkbox —click in the box or press the spacebar to select it. · Saving —Select File, Save As, and save with a new name. · Editing —If you want to make changes to the assessment tool, you must first unlock it so that it is no longer a form. To display the Forms toolbar in Word 2003, from the menu select View, Toolbars, Forms. Click the Protect Form icon to unlock it. Be sure to lock the form again after you have made the edits.

Chart Abstraction Checklist—Psychosocial-Spiritual Assessment Competency Domain: Patient and Family Care, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement Purpose: To assess fellow’s documentation of psychosocial-spiritual issues in the medical chart. Instructions 1. Select 5 to 10 inpatient or outpatient charts. Criteria for patient chart selection: · Fellow completed a full assessment on this patient, either on admission, consultation, or on an outpatient visit. · Patient was cognitively intact and able to give a reliable history. 2. Review fellow notes for the items listed below. Psychiatric History (Documented?) Yes No Partial 1. History or absence of previous depression FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX 2. History or absence of previous anxiety disorder FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX 3. History or absence of other psychiatric illness(es) FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX 4. History of substance abuse FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX 5. Current depression (if yes, presence of suicidal ideation?) FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX 6. Current anxiety FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX 7. Current coping FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX Social History (Documented?) Yes No Partial 1. Marital or partnered status FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX 2. Occupation or educational level FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX 3. Children FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX 4. Support system FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX 5. Financial issues FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX 6. Family coping FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX Health Habits History (Documented?) Yes No Partial 1. Current substance use or abuse FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX 2. Utilization of complementary therapies FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX Spiritual/Existential History (Documented?) Yes No Partial 1. Spiritual/existential/faith background FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX 2. Whether this is a source of support FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX 3. Current desire for chaplaincy or spiritual support FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX Assessment & Plan (If none identified, adjust scoring) Yes No Partial 1. Issues for follow up or treatments addressed FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX 2. Utilization of other resources: eg, social worker and/or chaplain consulted, psychiatric referral recommended, etc. FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX 3. Any issues of substance abuse addressed, if identified FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX FORMCHECKBOX Scoring: 1 point for each item marked YES; and 0.5 point for PARTIAL Total Score: — 16–21 = Excellent FORMCHECKBOX 11–15 = Good FORMCHECKBOX 6–10 = Fair FORMCHECKBOX 1–5 = Poor FORMCHECKBOX 3. Review results with fellow. Date: Fellow Signature: Reviewer Signature: Revised 10/1/2009. Adapted with permission from Rodney Tucker, MD, for the University of Alabama–Birmingham Center for Palliative Care, by the HPM Competencies Phase 3 Workgroup (Susan Block, MD; Laura Morrison, MD; Robert Arnold, MD; J. Andrew Billings, MD; Elise Carey, MD; Eva Chittenden, MD; VJ Periyakoil, MD; Sandra Sanchez-Reilly, MD; Rodney Tucker, MD) with funding from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundation and the Milbank Foundation for Rehabilitation. ©2010 University of Alabama–Birmingham Center for Palliative Care. All rights reserved.

Paper For Above instruction

The psychosocial and spiritual aspects of patient care are integral components of holistic medical management. Documentation of psychosocial-spiritual issues in clinical charts not only guides tailored interventions but also exemplifies comprehensive patient-centered practice. This paper discusses the importance, assessment, and documentation of these domains, emphasizing a structured approach like the Chart Abstraction Checklist—Psychosocial-Spiritual Assessment.

Introduction

The integration of psychosocial and spiritual assessments into clinical documentation reflects a commitment to holistic patient care. These assessments help elucidate the patient's mental health history, social circumstances, spiritual background, and current coping mechanisms. Structured tools such as charts checklists ensure consistency, thoroughness, and facilitate quality improvement and education among healthcare providers (Sulmasy & Emanuel, 2018).

The Significance of Psychosocial and Spiritual Documentation

Psychosocial factors significantly influence health outcomes, especially in chronic illnesses, mental health disorders, and end-of-life care (Puchalski et al., 2014). Spirituality, often intertwined with cultural and personal beliefs, can serve as a source of resilience or distress. Proper documentation ensures that these elements are acknowledged and integrated into care plans, enhancing patient satisfaction and adherence (Koenig, 2013).

Assessment Domains and Methodology

The checklist approach, as delineated in the provided instrument, covers psychiatric history, social history, health habits, and spiritual history. Each domain offers specific items to verify whether psychosocial-spiritual issues have been addressed. For example, psychiatric history includes previous depression, anxiety, and substance use, while social history considers marital status, support systems, and economic factors.

The assessment begins with identifying relevant patient history, followed by evaluating current mental health status and social circumstances. Incorporating spiritual background further informs individual resilience factors and support mechanisms (Puchalski et al., 2014). Documentation verifies that these areas are explicitly reviewed and included in the plan of care.

Implementation and Evaluation

Using structured tools like the checklist facilitates consistent and comprehensive documentation. In practice, clinicians review selected patient charts, marking documented items and scoring completeness. A higher score correlates with a more thorough psychosocial-spiritual assessment, which is associated with improved patient outcomes (Sulmasy & Emanuel, 2018).

Regular review of documentation, whether through self-assessment, peer review, or faculty oversight, promotes continuous quality improvement. Feedback enables clinicians to address gaps, such as unrecorded spiritual histories or unaddressed social issues (Puchalski et al., 2014).

Conclusion

Incorporating psychosocial and spiritual assessments into patients' medical records enhances holistic care. Structured tools like the Chart Abstraction Checklist ensure thorough, consistent documentation, which is vital for effective care planning and patient satisfaction. Ongoing assessment and feedback mechanisms are essential for maintaining high standards in documenting these critical domains of health.

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