Theory and exemplars of advanced practice spiritual intervention

Spirituality, defined consistently with the work of Martha E Rogers, is explored and application of spiritual interventions is described and discussed using two case studies that exemplify working with clients in a manner that blends environmental resources with personal needs. This paper illustrates how nurses can perform non-denominational spiritual interventions without compromising belief systems of client or nurse and without a great deal of material resources or time. Simple, time-limited interventions that respond to clients' minimal needs are well within the abilities of all nurses to perform, do not require excessive material or personnel resources and may reduce clients' anxieties, leading to reduced dissatisfactions with care and facilitating client recovery and rehabilitation.