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1Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.
Holistic Nursing Practice
|June 13, 2018
Summary
Student nurses often feel unprepared to address patient spiritual needs. This study explores their perspectives on spirituality within holistic care, offering insights for better spiritual care education in nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Spiritual Care
- Holistic Nursing
Background:
- Student nurses frequently report discomfort and lack of preparedness in addressing patients' spiritual needs.
- Integrating spiritual care is crucial for holistic patient well-being, yet often overlooked in nursing curricula.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore student nurses' perspectives on spirituality within the framework of holistic care.
- To identify factors influencing student nurses' ability to provide spiritual care.
- To offer recommendations for enhancing spiritual care education in nursing programs.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study exploring student nurses' views on spirituality.
- Analysis of student perspectives in relation to the holistic care model.
Main Results:
- Student nurses perceive spirituality as a significant but challenging aspect of patient care.
- A gap exists between the theoretical understanding of spiritual care and its practical application by students.
- Preparation for spiritual care is often inadequate during nursing education.
Conclusions:
- Nursing education must better equip students to address the spiritual needs of patients.
- Further research is needed to develop effective pedagogical strategies for spiritual care in nursing.
- Enhancing student nurses' confidence and competence in spiritual care is essential for holistic patient outcomes.
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