Assessing children's spirituality: what is the way forward?

This article identifies the difficulties facing nurses working with the spiritual experiences of children. There is a lack of literature and education available in this field and as a consequence paediatric nurses are forced to use adult-based research. The benefits, as well as the drawbacks of this approach, are examined. In doing so it is hoped that the article might generate debate and discussion as to how to address this valued but under-investigated area of nursing practice.