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How Christian Nurses Respond to Patient Requests for Prayer: An Observational Study
Summary
Most nurses are willing to pray with patients. A five-component structure for nurse-provided prayer was identified, offering a template for clinical practice and future research on spiritual care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Ethics
- Spiritual Care
Background:
- Nurse-provided spiritual care is integral to holistic patient support.
- Limited research exists on nurses' responses to patient prayer requests.
- Understanding nurses' prayer practices is crucial for enhancing spiritual care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurses' responses to patient prayer requests.
- To identify common structures or patterns in nurse-provided prayer.
- To develop a framework for nurse-led prayer in clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- A subsample of 381 nurses completed an online survey with a prayer scenario.
- Nurses responded to two open-ended questions regarding the scenario.
- Content analysis was used to identify themes and structures in nurses' responses.
Main Results:
- 97% of nurses surveyed expressed willingness to pray with patients.
- A consistent five-component structure for prayer was identified: Open, Set the Stage, Request, Wrap-up, Close.
- The findings highlight a high level of acceptance and a structured approach to prayer among nurses.
Conclusions:
- Nurses are largely willing to engage in prayer with patients.
- The identified five-component structure can guide nurses in providing prayer support.
- This framework can inform future research and educational initiatives on spiritual care in nursing.
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