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Spiritual self-esteem and spiritual care competence among pediatric nurses: A cross-sectional study
Parisa Rahmani1, Pegah Rahmani1, Tahereh Sadeghi2
1Student Research Committee, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Background:
Spirituality is a fundamental dimension of human life and nursing care. Competence in providing spiritual care is essential for holistic care, and spiritual self-esteem may influence this competence. This study investigated the association between spiritual self-esteem and spiritual care competence among nurses in the pediatric ward.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study was conducted on 202 pediatric ward nurses using convenience sampling in four hospitals affiliated with Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Participants completed demographic questionnaires, the Spiritual Self-Esteem Scale, and the Spiritual Care Competence Scale. The data were analyzed using SPSS 27 software.
Results:
The mean scores were 80.26 ± 9.45 for spiritual self-esteem and 100.00 ± 18.96 for spiritual care competence. Scores ranged from 35 to 100 and 43-135, respectively. Significant differences in both variables were observed across clinical wards, and interest in the nursing profession was also significantly associated with both variables. Spiritual self-esteem was positively associated with spiritual care competence (r = 0.525, P < 0.001).
Conclusion:
Higher spiritual self-esteem was associated with greater spiritual care competence. Clinical ward of employment and interest in the nursing profession were associated with both constructs.
Practical Implications:
Focusing on the spiritual dimension of nursing practice, enhancing professional interest, and improving clinical ward conditions may support nurses' ability to provide spiritual care.
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