Neathery M, Taylor EJ, He Z. Perceived barriers to providing spiritual care among psychiatric mental health nurses.
Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2020;
34:572-579. [PMID:
33280682 DOI:
10.1016/j.apnu.2020.10.004]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Although nurses typically view spiritual care as important, it is provided infrequently.
OBJECTIVES
This research investigated psychiatric mental health nurses' perceived barriers to providing spiritual care, and how these barriers were associated with frequency of spiritual care and demographic factors.
METHODS
This cross-sectional correlational study of 159 psychiatric mental health nurses used questionnaires to measure frequency of spiritual care and barriers to spiritual care.
RESULTS
The most frequent barriers to providing spiritual care were lack of education and fear of exacerbating psychiatric symptoms. Psychiatric mental health nurses provided spiritual care infrequently.
CONCLUSIONS
Nurses need education about providing spiritual care to those with psychiatric mental health needs.
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