Meaning of spirituality: implications for nursing practice

摘要: Background This research outlines some preliminary findings emerging from a grounded theory investigation into the 'meaning of spirituality'. These initial results raise important questions about terminology and language that nurses use regarding term spirituality. It seems many policy directives statutory guidelines make two major assumptions 'spirituality'. Firstly, patients are aware understand concept, secondly, may require their spiritual needs to be met. suggest dichotomy is between professional assumption patient expectation meaning Aim The study had one broad aim, gain deeper insight how patients, nurses, people world religions concept Design A qualitative design was used involving method inquiry. felt this would aid subjective dimension peoples' existence, enabling existing theoretical constructs arguments tested. Methods constant comparative throughout data collection analysis. Analysis undertaken at levels, 'overview analysis' 'line-by-line analysis'. enabled creation categories central themes. Results Constant analysis resulted in formation several Two presented discussed detail 'definitions spirituality', 'diverse perceptions Conclusion seem there now an urgent need for nursing evaluate perhaps adjust its vision what constitutes Such approach serve reduce gap public expectation. Relevance clinical practice no 'precise' associated with define spirituality, raising possible implications nurse education.