Perception of Spirituality and Spiritual Care among Muslim Nurses in Indonesia.
作者信息
Herlianita Risa, Yen Miaofen, Chen Ching-Huey, Fetzer Susan J, Lin Esther Ching-Lan
机构信息
University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Malang, Indonesia.
Department of Nursing, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) and Hospital, Tainan City, Taiwan, ROC.
出版信息
J Relig Health. 2018 Apr;57(2):762-773. doi: 10.1007/s10943-017-0437-6.
This cross-sectional study was conducted to examine 256 Muslim nurses' perception of spirituality and spiritual care in Indonesia. The Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale (SSCRS) was translated and culturally adapted. Moderately high degrees in five domains and total SSCRS were found. Specialty, education level, clinical seniority, having spiritual training, and previous spiritual caring experience could impact on the SSCRS. Most nurses have cared for patients with spiritual needs, but denied having any formal training in providing spiritual care. Providing adequate curriculum and on-job training to equip nurses' knowledge and competence of spiritual care is urgent in Muslim healthcare environment.