ArticleBMC nursing2025
Spiritual care competence and associated factors among nurses: a multi-center cross-sectional study.
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- Spirituality, Religious Diversity and Holistic Nursing Care in Nursing Education: An Exploratory Study Among Nursing Students in Italy.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2026Article
- Association between spiritual care competence and professional attitude among community nurses in China: insights from a cross-sectional study.BMC nursing · 2026Article
- Professional self-efficacy and identity as predictors of spiritual care competence in nursing and midwifery students.BMC nursing · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundSpiritual care competence among nurses is a crucial aspect of delivering holistic care to patients. Although conducting a study on the Spiritual Care Competence Scale (SCCS) of nurses not only contributes to the improvement of patient care but also provides valuable insights for the continuous development of healthcare professionals and the enhancement of healthcare services, it has been observed to receive comparatively less attention in recognizing its importance. The study aimed to assess the level of nurses' Spiritual Care Competence Scale and associated factors in Northwest Amhara Regional State Referral Hospitals, Northwest, Ethiopia, 2024.
methodsAn institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from December 15, 2023, to January 15, 2024, in Northwest Amhara Regional State Referral Hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select 460 study participants. A self-administered questionnaire was undertaken to gather the data. Epi Info 7.2.1 was used to code the datasets, and SPSS version 25 was used for analysis. The researchers carried out bivariate and multivariable linear regression analyses to identify factors associated with spiritual care competence. The significance level was obtained at 95% CI and p-value < 0.05.
resultsThe mean spiritual care competence score among nurses was 3.45 ± 0.67 (95% CI: 3.39, 3.51) with a response rate of 97.2%. Factor analysis revealed significant associations between spiritual care competence and variables such as sex, working unit, training, and the current role of nurses.
conclusionsNurses' competence in spiritual care was found to be moderate, influenced by factors such as sex, workplace, current professional position, and level of training. These findings highlight the need for targeted training and ongoing support from spiritual care professionals to enhance nurses' competency. Healthcare policymakers and administrators should prioritize spiritual care competence. Head nurses should implement flexible schedules to address the challenges of a stressful work environment. Additionally, further research, particularly in private clinics, is essential to deepen understanding in this area.
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