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Issue: Competency of Spiritual Care in Nursing By Tom Cole

Issue: Competency of Spiritual Care in Nursing By Tom Cole. Research Question Spiritual care is recognized as a fundamental aspect of nursing care. How can competency in this element of care be improved?. Research Approach

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Issue: Competency of Spiritual Care in Nursing By Tom Cole

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  1. Issue: Competency of Spiritual Care in Nursing By Tom Cole Research Question Spiritual care is recognized as a fundamental aspect of nursing care. How can competency in this element of care be improved? • Research Approach • A qualitative study using a survey of oncology nurses in a hospital setting. • Responses would provide insight into how education on spiritual care could be most effective. • Need for Research • Majority of nurses agree that spiritual care is a fundamental aspect of nursing • Studies show a lack of education and competence in providing spiritual care (McSherry & Jamieson, 2011). • Relevance to Nursing • Studies indicate that spiritual distress is common among patients with advanced cancer (Peteet & Balboni, 2013). • Studies further suggest that providing spiritual care improves the physical comfort of patients, decreases pain and anxiety, and improves communication (Wong & Yau, 2010). • Limitations/Problems • Nurses biases/beliefs • Spirituality is subjective • Small sample population References McSherry, W., & Jamieso, S. (2011). An online survey of nurses' perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 20(11-12), 1757-1767. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03547.x Peteet, J. R., & Balboni, M. J. (2013). Spirituality and religion in oncology. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 63(4), 280-289. doi: 10.3322/caac.21187 Wong, K. F., & Yau, S. Y. (2010). Nurses experiences in spirituality and spiritual care in hongkong. Applied Nursing Research, 23(4), 242-244. doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2008.10.002

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