Analysis of Spiritual Care Experiences of Acute-Care Hospital Nurses.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to analyze the experiences of acute care hospital nurses' on spiritual care with focus group interviews.

Methods

Data were collected from 24 nurses recruited from one acute-care hospital in a southern province of Korea. Six focus groups were assembled considering age and religion. All interviews were recorded and transcribed. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.

Results

Five categories with 14 sub-categories emerged: 1) ambiguous concept: confusing terms, an additional job; 2) assessment of spiritual care needs: looking for spiritual care needs, not recognizing spiritual care needs; 3) spiritual care practices: active spiritual care, passive spiritual care ; 4) outcomes of spiritual care: comfort of the recipient

SUBMITTER: Lee GE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10332717 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature