Supporting Spiritual Care With the Saline Process™

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Ministry
• Christian Nursing
• Spiritual Care Education

Background:

• Integrating Christian faith into professional nursing practice presents unique challenges.
• Healthcare professionals require specialized training to provide effective spiritual support.
• There is a growing need for whole-person care that addresses spiritual well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the IHS Global® Saline Process™ course for equipping Christian healthcare workers.
• To outline how the course provides knowledge and tools for spiritual support.
• To highlight the role of ongoing engagement in applying learned principles.

Main Methods:

• The Saline Process™ course is delivered by IHS Global®.
• Nurses Christian Fellowship International (NCFI) partners in global dissemination.
• The program focuses on practical application of faith in healthcare settings.

Main Results:

• Participants gain knowledge and tools for providing spiritual support.
• The course encourages reflection on sharing Christian truth and love.
• Ongoing engagement facilitates the growth of clinicians in practicing learned skills.

Conclusions:

• The Saline Process™ equips Christian healthcare workers to provide spiritual care.
• Partnership between IHS Global® and NCFI expands global reach.
• The initiative builds a community dedicated to whole-person care.