Perceptions Of Spiritual Care Research Articles

Nurses’ Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual Care and Influencing Factors in Türkiye, Italy, and Albania: A Multicultural Study

Nurses’ Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual Care and Influencing Factors in Türkiye, Italy, and Albania: A Multicultural Study

The Relationship Between Nurses’ Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual Care and Their Attitudes Towards the Nursing Profession

This descriptive study was carried out with the aim of determining the relationship between nurses’ perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care and their attitudes towards the nursing profession. This study was conducted with 213 nurses out of a total of 295 nurses, who agreed to participate in the research and worked in health institutions in Hakkari province and its districts. The research data were collected by the Attitudes Scale for Nursing Profession (ASNP) and Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale (SSCRS). As a result of the data analysis, it was determined that the average score of the ASNP was 153.78 ± 20.48 and the mean score of the SSCRS total score was 62.52 ± 7.13. In the study, all of the correlations between the total scores of the ASNP and SSCRS were statistically significant in the right direction (r = 321, p

Investigating spiritual care perceptions and religious coping methods among the relatives of terminally ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: the case of Turkey.

The COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey and around the world has had a profound impact on the families of terminally ill patients. In this challenging period, investigating the spiritual care perceptions and religious coping methods of patients' relatives is an essential step towards understanding the experiences in this process with the additional challenges brought by the pandemic and developing appropriate support services. This study aims to determine the spiritual care perceptions and the use of religious coping methods among the relatives of terminally ill patients in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample of this descriptive and correlational study consisted of the relatives of terminally ill patients (n = 147) who were receiving treatment in the Anesthesiology and Reanimation Intensive Care Unit of a state hospital in Turkey. Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale and the Religious Coping Scale to them using face-to-face interviews. Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Spearman's correlation analysis were used to analyze the data. The mean age of the participants was 38.84 ± 11.19years. Also, 63.3% of them were employed. The participant's total score on the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale was 57.16 ± 6.41, and it was determined that the participants' level of perception of spirituality and spiritual care concepts was close to good. When the Religious Coping Scale scores of the participants were examined, it was found that both Positive Religious Coping levels (23.11 ± 2.34) and Negative Religious Coping levels (9.48 ± 1.47) were close to high. There was no correlation between the scores of RCOPE and SSCRS (p > 0.05). As a result, it was determined that the level of perception of spirituality and spiritual care concepts of the relatives of terminally ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic was close to sound, and their Positive Religious Coping levels were high. Epidemics are a reality of the world, and it is essential to learn lessons from this process and take precautions for the future. We offer a perspective to realize the coping power of religion and spirituality, which are integral parts of life. The needs of terminally ill patients' relatives, a sensitive group, become visible.

Spiritual Care: Determining the Need, Providing the Care

Watson’s theory of human caring was the conceptual framework that underpinned this study. Nurses understand the importance of spiritual care and consider spirituality important when caring for patients; however, minimal education in spiritual care is provided. Although nurses recognize the need to provide spiritual care to patients, many do not feel that they received educational courses to prepare and support them in providing spiritual care. Health care educators and nurse leaders may use the study findings to develop resources to increase nurses’ perceptions of spiritual care that may ultimately impact nurse–patient, nurse–leadership performance satisfaction, and work relationships.

The Relationship Between the Sense of Professional Belonging and Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual Care Among Turkish Midwifery Students.

This study examined the relationship between the sense of professional belonging and perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care among midwifery students. This cross-sectional study's sample included 194 third- and fourth-year midwifery students associated with the Faculty of Health Sciences at two universities in western Turkey. Data were collected using web-based surveys. The results indicate a positive relationship between total scores on the Midwifery Belonging Scale and scores on the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale. As the students' spirituality and spiritual care perceptions increased, their feelings of professional belonging as midwives also increased. Therefore, including the concepts of spirituality and belonging in the midwifery curriculum can increase students' spiritual perceptions and sense of professional belonging, thereby enhancing the quality of the care they ultimately provide.

Does the nursing students' perceived level of compassion correlate with affect their perception of spiritual care?

BackgroundIt is an important competence for nurses to develop compassion emotions during their education. Studies emphasize compassion as one of the most important components of spiritual care, suggesting that spiritual care begins with compassionate relationships. However, there is no study about the relationship between these two concepts in nursing students. ObjectiveTo determine the level of perceived compassion and perceived spiritual care in nursing students and to reveal the effect of compassion on perceived spiritual care. DesignCross-sectional study. SettingThe faculty of health sciences of a state university in Turkey. ParticipantsNursing students at the faculty where the study was conducted in the fall academic semester of the 2022–2023 academic year. MethodsThe population of the study consisted of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade nursing students at the faculty of health sciences of a state university in the fall academic year of the 2022–2023 academic year (N = 720). The study was completed with a total of 440 nursing students. Data were collected online using a sociodemographic information form, the Compassion Scale and the Spiritual Care-Giving Scale between October 10 and November 20, 2022 via Google Forms. ResultsThe students scored 98.72 ± 12.16 (high) on the Compassion Scale and 146.47 ± 28.92 (high) on the Spiritual Care Giving Scale. There was a significant positive correlation between their perceived compassion and spiritual care giving mean scores (r = 0.440; p < 0.01). The explanatory power of the regression model was 0.292, suggesting that 29.2 % of the variance of spiritual care-giving can be explained by compassion. ConclusionThe students reported high levels of perceived compassion and perceived spiritual care. Compassion is an important component in the formation of perceived spiritual care in nursing students. Further studies in diverse populations will be useful for the comparisons of relevant results.

Explaining the Perception of Spiritual Care from the Perspective of Hospitalized Patients: A Qualitative Study

Background and Objective: Spirituality has an undeniable impact on healing power, the ability to cope with and adapt to change, and health-related conditions. Spirituality is an essential component of health care; it is critical, vital, and distinct from other types of care. Therefore, the current study aimed to explain the perception of spiritual care from the perspective of hospitalized patients. Materials and Methods: The present study was carried out in the educational and medical centers of Qom University of Medical Sciences in 2020 using a qualitative approach and content analysis. Data were collected and analyzed concurrently through semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 12 participants using purposive sampling. Results: The participants included seven women and five men. The mean age score of participants was 44.16±10.1 years. From the analysis of interviews, 366 primary codes, 10 subcategories, and 3 main categories were extracted, indicating participants' understanding of spiritual care. The categories included religious (belief in the presence of God, observance of Sharia rules, respect for religious beliefs), moral (respect for privacy, responsibility, honesty, secrecy), and emotional (protection, support, follow-up, and continuity of care). Conclusion: In light of the findings of this study, spiritual care has a religious and ethical foundation, and its supportive aspects should receive more emphasis. According to patients, spiritual care entails responsibility, honesty, and confidentiality, as well as considering moral values and religious beliefs as a valuable resource that maximizes patient's self-care control and recovery.

Perception of Spirituality and Spiritual Care of Graduate Students Majoring in Counseling Psychology

Perception of Spirituality and Spiritual Care of Graduate Students Majoring in Counseling Psychology

Exploring nursing students’ perceptions from nursing role function (SP-NRF) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ardabil Province: a cross sectional study from Iran

BackgroundPerception of nursing roles among nursing students significantly influences their active engagement in nursing processes and care delivery. However, there is evidence to suggest that students’ interest in and perceptions from the nursing profession at the undergraduate level are often insufficient.ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess nursing students’ perceptions of nursing role function and identify areas that require improvement.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021 among nursing students in the third- and fourth-years from three faculties in the Ardabil Province. The participants were selected through census sampling. The data were collected through interviews with the Standardized Professional Nursing Role Function (SP-NRF) questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS-18 software at a significance level of less than 0.05.ResultsA total of 320 nursing students participated in this study. The mean score for nursing role perception was 223.1 ± 20.3 out of 255. The results indicated significant gender differences in the mean scores of perception of the nursing role function, particularly in the supportive, professional-moral care, and professional-educational dimensions. Women scored significantly higher than men did (P < .05). Additionally, students who obtained a mean score of 19 to 20 (A) had significantly higher total scores in perception of the nursing role function than other students. Furthermore, a positive correlation was observed between students’ interest in nursing and their perceived ability with nursing role perception (r = .282, P < .01) and all its dimensions.ConclusionOverall, nursing students demonstrated a favorable perception of nursing role function. However, their perception of mental and spiritual care was relatively weak. These findings highlight the need to review nursing education programs and incorporate the spiritual care dimension to enhance students’ understanding of and preparation for their role as nurses.

The relationship between nursing students' compassion competencies and perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care.

The present study was conducted to examine the relationship between nursing students' compassion competencies and their perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care. The population of the study consisted of nursing students over the age of 18 years who were educated at the nursing faculty of a state university in Turkey between May and June 2022. The study was completed with 263 student nurses. The "Sociodemographic Characteristics Form," "Compassion Competency Scale," and "Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale" were used to collect the data. Frequencies, percentages, mean values, standard deviations, and Pearson Correlation Analysis were used to evaluate the data. The nursing students were found to have a high level of compassion competency (4.04±0.57). It was also found that the students had moderate (54.76±5.35) perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care. On the other hand, there was a moderate and positive relationship between the total mean scores of "Compassion Competency" and "Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual Care" (p>0.05). It was concluded that as nursing students' compassion competencies increased, their perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care also increased.

The Relationship between Nurses’ Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual Care and Perceived Professional Benefits: A Correlation Study

Purpose. This study aimed to investigate nurses’ perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care and perceived professional benefits in China and reveal the relationship between them. Design and Methods. In this study, 372 nurses (response rate: 93.47%) from a number of hospitals across China were surveyed using convenience sampling. The data were collected through online questionnaires, including a sociodemographic characteristics form, the Chinese version of the Spiritual Care-Giving Scale (C-SCGS), and the Nurses’ Perceived Professional Benefits Questionnaire (NPPBQ). Findings. The total score of the NPPBQ was 136.88 ± 20.13. A statistically significant relationship was found between the total score and subscale score of the C-SCGS and the total score and subscale score of the NPPBQ (R = 0.217–0.475, P &lt; 0.01). Practice Implications. Nursing managers and educators should pay attention to improving nurses’ perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care in order to help nurses gain more perceived professional benefits.

Nurses’s Experience in Providing Spiritual Care

Background: Spiritual care is considered by nurses not as part of their duties and responsibilities, so that the spiritual needs of many patients are neglected. Spiritual care is a necessity that is often overlooked in daily nursing practice and is less a priority than physical needs because spiritual needs are often abstract, complex, and more difficult to measure.&#x0D; Objectives: This study aims to determine the description of the nursing experience of the “YKY” Nursing Academy alumni in providing spiritual care.&#x0D; Methods: This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The subjects in this study were the alumni nurses of the Nursing Academy "YKY" Yogyakarta who worked at Sleman Yogyakarta Hospital and fulfilled the participant criteria which were set as the characteristic limits in this study.&#x0D; Results: Based on the analysis results of the in-depth interviews, researchers identified five themes related to the purpose of the study, 1) The importance of nurses providing spiritual care to patients and their families 2) Forms of spiritual care provided by nurses to patients and patient’s families 3) Nurses' perceptions of spiritual care 4) Nurses in providing spiritual care to patients are influenced by internal and external factors 5) Spiritual care is given by all personnel in the hospital.&#x0D; Conclusion: Spiritual care is an important part of nursing provided to improve the quality of life of patients.

Jordanian Nurses' Perspectives of Spirituality and Spiritual Care: A Qualitative Study.

Spirituality is considered one of the main aspects of wholesome care for human beings. Spirituality is a multidimensional concept and has several definitions in the literature. Most of the studies concerning spirituality were conducted in Western cultures and the Middle East; however, there are a limited number of studies regarding spirituality in Jordan. The aim of this study was to explore Jordanian nurses' perspectives on spirituality and spiritual care in a palliative care unit in 1 cancer center in Jordan. A descriptive qualitative design with 20 semistructured interviews was used to access Jordanian nurses' perspectives on spirituality. This study was conducted in the major specialist center for the treatment of cancer in Jordan. A purposive sample of 20 registered nurses who had worked at least 6 months in the palliative care unit was recruited. Nurses' perceptions of spirituality were represented by 2 themes: spirituality means connectedness to "Allah," and spirituality evokes enjoyment in life. Two themes emerged in terms of nurses' perceptions of spiritual care: ensuring patients' comfort and relaxation, and sharing patients' religious rituals. These findings underscore the importance of the nurses' perspectives on spirituality in the context of Islamic and Arabic culture, and the need for training in spirituality. The concept of spirituality is recognized as a fundamental aspect of the nurse's role, making it essential to improve nurses' capabilities to integrate spirituality courses into the nursing curriculum.

Son Sınıf Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin Maneviyat, Manevi Bakım Algıları ve Ahlaki Duyarlılıkları: Çok Merkezli ve Kesitsel Bir Çalışma

Aim: Nurses play a crucial role in providing holistic care. Moral sensitivity can help nurses at this point. The objective of this study was to investigate the perception of spiritual care and moral sensitivity of senior nursing students receiving education in five different regions of Turkey. Method: This study used a multicenter, descriptive and cross-sectional survey design. Data were collected with the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale and the Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire in the research. A total of 590 senior nursing students, studying in five different universities in five different regions of Turkey, participated in this research. Results: The mean total score of students on the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale was 4.06±0.70 and Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire was 5.44±1.12. There was a significant relationship between the mean total scores on the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale and the Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire (p

Spiritual care perceptions and empathy of Chinese nursing students: The mediating roles of spiritual well-being.

To investigate spiritual care perceptions, spiritual well-being, and empathy, examine the correlations among spiritual care perceptions, spiritual well-being, and empathy, and explore the mediating role of spiritual well-being between other two variables of Chinese nursing students. A cross-sectional design was implemented, and the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Checklist was used to ensure quality reporting of the study. A cluster sample of 2,718 nursing students was selected from 7 universities and colleges in China. The demographic characteristics questionnaire, the Chinese Version of the Spiritual Care-Giving Scale (C-SCGS), the Spiritual Health Scale Short Form (SHS-SF), and the Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy-Nursing Student (JSPE-NS) were used. Descriptive statistics, correlation, and process plug-in mediation effect analyses were used to analyze the data. The total score of spiritual care perceptions, spiritual well-being, and empathy were 173.83 ± 25.62, 98.74 ± 12.87, and 105.04 ± 21.34, respectively. Spiritual care perceptions were positively correlated with spiritual well-being (r = 0.617, p < 0.01) and empathy (r = 0.528, p < 0.01). And spiritual well-being played a partial mediating role between the other two variables (accounting for 28.1%). Spiritual care perceptions, spiritual well-being, and empathy were quite moderate, which need in improving. It is suggested that nursing educators pay attention to the spiritual care education of nursing students, perfect the spiritual care education system, and take targeted measures according to nursing students' individual personality traits and differences, improve their spiritual well-being and empathy in multiple ways, so as to improve their spiritual care perceptions and competence.

Exploration of OT Practitioner Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual Care in Hospice and Palliative Care Settings

Abstract Date Presented 03/31/2022 This study explored OT practitioner perceptions of spirituality and spirituality-based assessments and interventions used in hospice and palliative care. Ten practitioners completed a survey of researcher-generated and established spirituality-based scales. Descriptive statistics and Spearman rho correlation analysis were conducted. Study findings address spiritual care competence and the need for best-practice guidelines for integrating spirituality across practice settings. Primary Author and Speaker: Allison Naber Additional Authors and Speakers: Charlie Webb

Effect of spiritual care training on nurses' perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care

Spirituality and spiritual care are essential components of health in meeting patient needs holistically. The fulfillment of spiritual needs can be a source of support and strength for patients to face their illnesses. Positive spirituality will have an impact on improving health, disease prevention, and patients’ quality of life. This study aimed to determine the effect of spiritual care training on nurses’ perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care. This was a pre-experimental study without a control group conducted on 124 nurses who were working at Udayana University Hospital. The study data were collected using the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale Questionnaire (SSCRS). The training was conducted through lecture and group discussion with a duration of 120 minutes for each session. The data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test with a 95% confidence level (a=0.05). The results showed that there was a significant difference in the perception scores of nurses' spiritual care before and after the training (p=0.006). This illustrates that spiritual care training is effective in increasing the perception of spirituality and spiritual care of nurses in providing health care for patients.

Implementing a Spiritual Care Subject for Holistic Nursing Practice: A Mixed Method Study.

Aim: The aims of this sequential explanatory mixed method study were twofold 1. Firstly, to evaluate the implementation of a spiritual care subject in a nursing program. 2. Secondly, to examine undergraduate nursing students' perceptions of providing spiritual care within their holistic care practice. Background: Studies conducted internationally indicate many nurses feel inadequately prepared to provide holistic care inclusive of spiritual care due to insufficient spiritual care education. Design: Two phase, sequential explanatory mixed method design which comprised of a quantitative study followed by a qualitative study. Methods: The setting was an Australian faith-based university. Participants comprised of undergraduate nursing students who were enrolled in a spiritual care subject. Findings: Two study findings emerged: 1. Participants' knowledge and practice of spiritual care were transformed by the spiritual care subject, and 2. The spiritual care subject broadened perceptions of spiritual care so participants viewed themselves more equipped to provide spiritual care in their holistic care provision. Conclusion: The spiritual care subject had an affirmative influence on participants' perceptions of providing spiritual care within holistic care practice. The findings have implications for nurse educators to consider how spiritual care content can be included within undergraduate nursing curricula.

PERSEPSI, KOMPETENSI DAN HAMBATAN PERAWAT DALAM PEMENUHAN SPIRITUAL CARE PASIEN: LITERATURE REVIEW

Spiritual care is care given to meet the spiritual needs of patients, but many patients state that they do not receive spiritual support from the medical team. This is because nurses' perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care are lacking, competence is not adequate and there are obstacles in meeting the spiritual needs of patients. So this review aims to identify the perceptions, competencies and barriers of nurses in fulfilling spiritual care. Method by Literature review research design. Search articles on PubMed, ClinicalKey for Nursing, and ProQues by keyword based on PICO. Found 1,839 articles in the period 2015-2021 (May), then screening was carried out and found 20 relevant articles to be discussed and analyzed. Results The majority of nurses have a moderate-good perception of spiritual care, nurses' competence is at a moderate-good level. Barriers found, lack of knowledge, inadequate skills, heavy workload, time constraints, lack of intimacy in providing spiritual care, cultural differences and lack of hospital management support. Conclusions nurses have positive perceptions, moderate-good competition and obstacles in fulfilling spiritual care. Spiritual care education or training is needed in order to increase self-awareness about spiritual nurses in fulfilling spiritual care for patients.

Correlations among spiritual care competence, spiritual care perceptions and spiritual health of Chinese nurses: A cross-sectional correlational study.

The significance of spiritual care competence among nurses has been emphasized across countries and cultures in many studies. However, there were few studies on correlations among spiritual care competence, spiritual care perceptions, and spiritual health of nurses in China. To investigate spiritual care competence, spiritual care perceptions, and spiritual health, and examine the correlations among spiritual care competence, spiritual care perceptions and spiritual health, and the mediating role of spiritual health between other two variables of Chinese nurses. A cross-sectional and correlational design was implemented, and the STROBE Checklist was used to report the study. A convenience sample of 2,181 nurses were selected from 17 hospitals in 3 provinces, China. Participants provided data on sociodemographic by completing the Chinese Version of the Spiritual Care Competence Scale, the Chinese Version of the Spiritual Care-Giving Scale, and the Spiritual Health Scale Short Form. Descriptive statistics, univariate, multiple linear regression, and Pearson correlation analysis were used to analyze data. The total scores of spiritual care competence, spiritual care perceptions, and spiritual health were 58.25 ± 16.21, 144.49 ± 16.87, and 84.88 ± 10.57, respectively, which both were moderate. Spiritual care competence was positively correlated with spiritual care perceptions (r = 0.653, p < 0.01) and spiritual health (r = 0.587, p < 0.01). And spiritual health played a mediating role between the other two variables (accounting for 35.6%). The spiritual care competence, spiritual care perceptions, and spiritual health of Chinese nurses need to be improved. It is recommended that nursing managers should pay attention to spiritual care education of nurses, and improve spiritual care perceptions and spiritual health in multiple ways, so as to improve their spiritual care competence and to maximize the satisfy spiritual care needs of patients in China.