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Nursing
Healthcare Ethics
Spiritual Care

Background:

Nursing practice models increasingly emphasize self-care.
Balancing patient care with personal health is a critical challenge for nurses.
Existing self-care perspectives may require re-evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the meaning and practice of self-care in nursing.
To examine the shift from self-focused to stewardship-based self-care.
To understand self-care through a spiritual lens.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of self-care in nursing literature.
Exploration of theological perspectives on care and provision.
Qualitative examination of nursing experiences with self-care.

Main Results:

Self-care is integral to effective and compassionate patient care.
A stewardship model of self-care aligns with recognizing external support.
Spiritual frameworks offer a unique perspective on maintaining nurse well-being.

Conclusions:

Nursing self-care can be enhanced by adopting a stewardship perspective.
Integrating spiritual dimensions enriches the understanding of self-care.
This approach supports nurses in maintaining their physical and emotional health.