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Cynthia Hovland1, Joan Niederriter, Joan Thoman
1Cynthia Hovland, PhD, MSSW, is an assistant professor of Social Work at Cleveland State University. Her research interests are grounded in nearly 17 years of clinical practice. Joan Niederriter, PhD, RN, is an associate professor of Nursing at Cleveland State University. She has taught older adult clinicals at the University of Akron Nursing department for two years and has vast clinical experience. Joan Thoman, PhD, RN, is a course coordinator for Community Health Nursing that includes topics of community health, home care, and hospice. She serves as faculty advisor for NCF at Cleveland State University.
Abstract:
Undergraduate and graduate programs for healthcare professions are inconsistent in curricular offerings and incorporation of spiritual training. This study reviewed perceptions and opinions about spiritual care held by students at an American university. Data were collected using the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale and one open-ended question. Findings indicated that many students were comfortable incorporating spirituality into practice, and they desired additional training. As to how students would apply spirituality to their practice, themes of facilitating connection, holistic care, spiritual interventions, and benefits of spirituality were identified.
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