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The Provision of Spiritual Care by Registered Nurses on a Maternal—Infant Unit

Linda L. Dunn, DSN, RN, CCE

University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Capstone College of Nursing

Marilyn C. Handley, PhD, RN

University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Capstone College of Nursing

Jeri W. Dunkin, PhD, RN

University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa Capstone College of Nursing

Purpose: This study explores the spirituality, spiritual well-being (SWB), and spiritual care provision of registered nurses on a maternal—infant unit. Methods: Data collection instruments included a demographic and spiritual care form, Spiritual Perspective Scale (SPS), and Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) to address the study's research questions. Findings: Significant positive correlations were found between SPS and SWBS as well as religious well-being (RWB) and existential well-being (EWB; subscales of SWBS). Religious attendance was significantly correlated with SPS, SWBS, and RWB but not EWB. Frequency of spiritual assessment themes was first encounter and when needed, whereas reaching up and reaching out described their provision of spiritual care. Conclusion: The sample was highly spiritual, spiritually well, and provided varied spiritual care. Implications: More spiritual care research is needed. Content on providing spiritual care must be enhanced within nursing curriculums as well as with nurses in practice.

Key Words: nurses • spiritual care • spirituality

This version was published on March 1, 2009

Journal of Holistic Nursing, Vol. 27, No. 1, 19-28 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0898010108323305
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