RT Article
T1 Nurses' Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual Care in Different Health Care Settings in the Netherlands
JF Religions
VO 6
IS 4
SP 1346
OP 1357
A1 Leeuwen, Renatus Ronaldus van 1956-
A1 Schep-Akkerman, Annemiek
LA English
PB MDPI
YR 2015
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1586061895
AB This paper shows similarities and differences in perceptions and competences regarding spirituality and spiritual care of nurses in different health care settings. Research on this specific topic is limited and can contribute towards a nuanced implementation of spiritual care in different nursing care settings. Four hundred forty nine nurses in different health care settings completed a questionnaire concerning spirituality and spiritual care, spiritual care competence, and personal spirituality. Respondents reported a generic (instead of more specific) view of spirituality and spiritual care, and they perceived themselves to be competent in providing spiritual care. Compared to nurses in hospital settings, nurses in mental health care and home care have a more generic view of spirituality and spiritual care and report a higher level of competence. Next to this, they perceive themselves more as spiritual persons. Future research is needed to develop further understanding in setting specific factors and their influence on nurses' views and competence regarding spiritual care. Nursing education and management should consider an emphasis on spiritual competence development related to working settings of nurses.
K1 home care
K1 Hospital care
K1 Mental Health Care
K1 Nursing
K1 Spiritual Care
K1 Spirituality
DO 10.3390/rel6041346