Supporting religion and spirituality at the bedside
Department
Spiritual Care
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Nursing
Abstract
Spirituality is an integral part of patient-centered care: Inclusive nursing, which encompasses assessing and responding to patients' spiritual needs, can improve patient outcomes. It is important to determine a patient's religion and spirituality at the beginning of care because this may affect how a patient wishes to be treated. In support of patients' spirituality, hospital chaplains are experts in providing spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. This article discusses the role of hospital chaplains and central aspects of different religious beliefs, with the aim of better equipping nurses to support patients' spiritual needs across diverse backgrounds.
First Page
23
Last Page
33
DOI
10.1097/NSG.0000000000000217
Volume
55
Issue
10
Publication Date
10-1-2025
Medical Subject Headings
Humans; Spirituality; Nurse-Patient Relations; Patient-Centered Care; Chaplaincy Service, Hospital
PubMed ID
40981629
Recommended Citation
Bingham, K. W., & Lundquist, A. D. (2025). Supporting religion and spirituality at the bedside. Nursing, 55 (10), 23-33. https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000217