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Nurses' Perceptions of Competence in Providing Spiritual Care
Cathy H Abell, Dawn Garrett-Wright1, Caitlyn E Abell2
1Western Kentucky University.
Summary
Nurses perceive competence in spiritual care communication favorably but less so in professionalization. Enhancing nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Education
- Holistic Patient Care
Background:
- Spiritual care is a crucial component of holistic nursing practice.
- Nurses' perceptions of competence influence the quality of spiritual care provided.
- Understanding these perceptions is vital for targeted educational interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine nurses' perceptions of their competence in delivering spiritual care.
- To identify specific domains within spiritual care where nurses feel more or less competent.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive correlational research design was employed.
- A convenience sample of nurses completed the Spiritual Care Competence Scale.
- The scale assessed six domains: assessment, implementation, professionalization, personal support, referral, attitude, and communication.
Main Results:
- Nurses reported the most favorable perceptions of competence in the communication domain.
- The least favorable perceptions were reported in the professionalization and improving the quality of spiritual care domain.
- Variations in perceived competence across different domains were identified.
Conclusions:
- Nurses' knowledge and skills in spiritual care require further development, particularly in professionalization.
- Educational opportunities focusing on spiritual care are essential for nurses.
- Improving nurses' competence in spiritual care contributes to comprehensive patient well-being.
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