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Spirituality: concept analysis and model development.

Harleah G Buck1

  • 1College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612, USA. hbuck@health.usf.edu

Holistic Nursing Practice
|November 14, 2006
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Spirituality is a fundamental human experience of seeking meaning and purpose through connections. This nursing research defines spirituality and proposes a model to guide practice and further theory development.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Healthcare

Background:

  • Spirituality research has increased significantly in the last decade.
  • Theory development is crucial for understanding spirituality and informing nursing practice.
  • Existing literature highlights the need for a clear conceptualization of spirituality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review nursing research on spirituality.
  • To conduct a concept analysis of spirituality using Chinn and Kramer's method.
  • To present a definition and model of spirituality.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of nursing literature on spirituality.
  • Concept analysis employing Chinn and Kramer's framework.
  • Literature synthesis and reflective analysis.

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Main Results:

  • Spirituality is defined as a human experience transcending self, seeking meaning and purpose.
  • Connections with others, nature, or a Supreme Being are central to spirituality.
  • Spirituality may or may not involve religious traditions.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive definition and model of spirituality are proposed for nursing.
  • This work provides a foundation for future research and clinical application of spirituality in nursing.
  • Understanding spirituality is essential for holistic patient care.