Spiritual care addresses a person’s spiritual or religious needs as he or she deals with disease, loss, grief, or pain, and can assist them in healing emotionally as well as physically, rebuilding connections, and regaining a sense of spiritual well-being (Baycrest, n.d.). To assist patients with spiritual care, nurses must be aware that patients come from a variety of origins, cultures, and religions, each with their own set of beliefs and practices, which must be incorporated into their care plan for the best possible outcome. Spiritual care can also assist patients to improve their support and coping skills during times of stress and illness. Spiritual care is an element of the nursing evaluation and is provided as an integral part of caring for the patient as a whole.

Spiritual care should be a significant part of a patient’s nursing care and recovery. When a thorough nursing assessment is performed, including a spiritual care evaluation helps the nurse understand the patient’s beliefs and requirements. Listening to the patient quietly and attentively with compassion, praying with the patient, reading a bible passage, and linking the patient to chaplain services, clergymen, and/or spiritual leaders are all examples of spiritual care. I am a spiritual but not religious person. I feel at ease doing anything my patient needs, such as offering a bible or assisting them in whatever way they like. As Christians, God uses us to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost and to help them reconnect with God’s plan for their lives. As a result, spiritual care is important for everyone, not just sick people in hospital settings.

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