Examining Associations With Mental, Well-Being and Faith in Nurses (LIFT)
Stephanie L Harris1, Jeanette F Green, Hong Tao
1Author Affiliation: Research Scientist (Ms Harris, Dr Green, and Dr Tao) and Scientific Director of Nursing, Population Health, and Academic Research (Dr Robinson), Center for Whole-Person Research AdventHealth, Orlando, Florida.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|January 15, 2021
Summary
Religion and spirituality (r/s) are linked to better mental health in nurses. This study highlights the importance of considering r/s for nurse well-being and retention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Mental Health
- Religion and Spirituality Studies
Background:
- Extensive research links religion/spirituality (r/s) to patient health outcomes.
- Nurses face high-stress work environments, impacting mental health.
- Limited research exists on r/s and mental health specifically in nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between religion/spirituality (r/s) and mental health outcomes.
- To understand the role of r/s in the well-being of hospital-based nursing staff.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional online survey design.
- Data collected from 207 nurses across 6 community hospitals.
Main Results:
- Nearly 75% of nurses identified as spiritual, and about half as religious.
- Significant associations were found between r/s measures and mental health outcomes.
- These outcomes included depression, anxiety, and overall mental well-being.
Conclusions:
- Findings suggest r/s is a relevant factor in nurses' mental health.
- A whole-person approach to nurses' well-being is indicated.
- Results may guide future retention and engagement strategies using faith-based interventions.
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