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Developing and testing a spiritual care questionnaire in the Iranian context
Sedigheh Iranmanesh1, Batool Tirgari, Mohammad Ali Cheraghi
1Razi Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman Medical University, Kerman, Iran. s_iranmanesh@kmu.ac.ir
Journal of Religion and Health
|January 25, 2011
Summary
This study developed a spiritual care perception scale for Iranian nurses, revealing that dignity involves respecting patients' religious beliefs and autonomy. Education can enhance nurses' spiritual care attitudes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Research
- Psychology
Background:
- Existing research on nurses' spiritual care perceptions is primarily from Western countries.
- Cultural and health system differences necessitate context-specific instruments for accurate assessment in Iran.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a survey instrument measuring Iranian nurses' perceptions of spiritual care.
- To assess the reliability and construct validity of the new spiritual care perception scale.
Main Methods:
- A two-step process involved item development/validation and questionnaire distribution to nursing students.
- A preliminary 50-item scale was refined to 33 items based on construct validity analysis.
- Factor analysis identified four key components: meaning/hope, relationship, religious being, and autonomy.
Main Results:
- The developed scale demonstrated reliability and construct validity in the Iranian nursing student population.
- Key components of spiritual care included interpersonal relationships, respect for religious beliefs, and patient autonomy.
- Preserving patient dignity was intrinsically linked to these aspects of spiritual care.
Conclusions:
- The new scale is a valid instrument for assessing spiritual care perceptions in the Iranian context.
- Effective spiritual care involves respecting patient autonomy and religious beliefs within caring relationships.
- Enhanced education and reflective supervision are crucial for developing nurses' spiritual care competencies.
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