Effects of Spiritual Care Education on Nurses’ Knowledge of Spirituality and Spiritual Care
Applied/Translational Research
Training ＆ Education
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2018
To improve nurses' understanding of spirituality and spiritual care through education workshops. Training enhanced nurses' holistic care capabilities, benefiting patient care outcomes.
Year Submitted: 2018
Published Date: 31 December 2018
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Training ＆ Education, Qualitative Research, Learning Approach, Social Learning
About this Content
Aims
To improve nurses' understanding of spirituality and spiritual care through education workshops.
Background
Spiritual care enables patients to better cope with health issues, but nurses' perceptions vary significantly.
Methods
Conducted workshops and measured changes using the Spiritual Care-Giving Scale before, during, and after training.
Results
Increased understanding and positive perceptions; statistically significant improvements in attitudes and knowledge.
Conclusion
Training enhanced nurses' holistic care capabilities, benefiting patient care outcomes.
Lessons Learnt
Continuous education is key to integrating spiritual care into nursing practice.
Keywords
Spiritual Care, Nursing Education, Holistic Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | National University Hospital,Ang Mo Kio Thye Hua Kwan Hospital, National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | General Research |
Project Lead(s) | Goh Mien Li |
Project Member(s) | Tiew Lay Hwa |
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Goh Mien Li - mien_li_goh@nuhs.edu.sg