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Spirituality-based nursing practice by nursing students: an exploratory study.

Deena Nardi¹, Linda Rooda

¹Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL 60435, USA. dnardi@stfrancis.eu

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing

|July 20, 2011

Summary

Senior nursing students show awareness and application of spirituality in patient care. This study identified five dimensions of spirituality-based nursing, informing theory and curriculum development.

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Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques

Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques

Published on: December 9, 2022

Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Spiritual Care
Healthcare Practice

Background:

Spirituality is a key aspect of holistic patient care.
Understanding nursing students' perspectives on spirituality is crucial for effective training.
Existing literature highlights the need for integrating spiritual care into nursing curricula.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore senior nursing students' awareness and application of spirituality in patient care.
To identify the dimensions of spirituality-based nursing practice.
To inform the development of a practice theory for spirituality-based nursing.

Main Methods:

Exploratory mixed-method study design.
Literature review to develop a Likert-type scale questionnaire.
Purposive sampling of 86 senior nursing students from two baccalaureate programs.
Statistical analyses including independent t tests, stepwise regression, and factor analysis.

Main Results:

A combined mean spirituality score of 128.76 was observed.
No significant difference in spirituality scores between the two student groups.
Factor analysis identified five distinct dimensions of spirituality-based nursing practice.

Conclusions:

Findings support the development of a practice theory for spirituality-based nursing.
Results can guide advancements in nursing theory and curriculum development.
The study strengthens the understanding and integration of spiritual care in nursing practice.