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Spiritual care: implications for nurses' professional responsibility
René van Leeuwen1, Lucas J Tiesinga, Doeke Post
1Department of Nursing, Ede Christian University, Ede, The Netherlands. rrvleeuwen@che.nl
Journal of Clinical Nursing
|August 2, 2006
Summary
Spiritual care in Dutch nursing is not consistently integrated, influenced by personal factors. Nurses require enhanced knowledge and policy involvement for effective spiritual support.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Care
- Spiritual Health
- Healthcare Practice
Background:
- Growing international and Dutch nursing literature highlights the importance of spiritual care.
- A significant gap exists in empirical data regarding spiritual care within Dutch professional practice.
- Existing literature suggests an expectation for caregivers to address patients' spiritual needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore spiritual care aspects in Dutch healthcare settings.
- To provide recommendations for developing spiritual care and enhancing nurses' expertise.
- To investigate nurses' professional roles and competencies in spiritual care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative data collection through focus group interviews.
- Involved patients, nurses, and hospital chaplains from cardiology, oncology, and neurology departments.
- Data analyzed using the Kwalitan software.
Main Results:
- Identified diverse spiritual themes and varying expectations of nurses' roles in spiritual care.
- Recognized themes align with reported nursing competencies but highlight a lack of clarity in practice.
- Attention to spiritual aspects appears highly dependent on individual nurse's personal expression and commitment.
Conclusions:
- The study underscores the complexity of the nurse's professional role in delivering spiritual care.
- Personal, cultural, and educational factors impede the structural integration of spiritual care in nursing.
- Further research is recommended to understand the impact of these influencing variables on spiritual care delivery.
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