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2014

Pediatrics

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A Quasi-Experimental Pilot Study Examining The Effects Of Spiritual Nursing Care Education Based In Biblical Truth On Pediatric Nurses' Competence In Providing Spiritual Nursing Care, Bethany F. Linegang May 2014

A Quasi-Experimental Pilot Study Examining The Effects Of Spiritual Nursing Care Education Based In Biblical Truth On Pediatric Nurses' Competence In Providing Spiritual Nursing Care, Bethany F. Linegang

Master of Science in Nursing Theses

Background: Spiritual care is an expectation of many governing bodies of nursing and health care. Studies have continued to show health benefits from spiritual care. However, many nurses still feel unprepared to provide spiritual nursing care to their patients.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a spiritual care in-service on pediatric nurses’ perceived competence in providing spiritual care as measured by the Spiritual Care Competency Scale (SCCS). The information provided in the in-service was guided by the Faith-Hope-Love Model of Spiritual Care for Nurses which is based on a Christian Worldview.

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