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Instruments for Assessing Spiritual/Religious Coping in Multicultural Clinical Settings
Summary
Nurses can use 15 spiritual and religious (S/R) coping instruments to assess diverse patients in multicultural settings. These tools aid in patient assessment and intervention planning for improved spiritual care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Spiritual and religious coping are crucial for patient well-being.
- Multicultural clinical settings require culturally sensitive assessment tools.
- Nurses need validated instruments for spiritual and religious assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and compare instruments for assessing spiritual and religious coping.
- To evaluate the utility of these instruments in diverse clinical environments.
- To support nurses in daily practice with effective assessment tools.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was performed.
- Databases were searched for studies on spiritual and religious coping instruments.
- Fifteen distinct instruments were identified and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Thirty-one studies utilized the identified spiritual and religious (S/R) coping instruments.
- Instruments were employed across multiple countries and diverse cultural contexts.
- The review confirmed the existence of various S/R coping assessment tools.
Conclusions:
- Spiritual and religious coping instruments are valuable for nursing practice.
- These tools can enhance patient assessment and inform intervention strategies.
- Further research may explore the efficacy of these instruments in specific populations.
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