ReviewJournal of advanced nursing2026
Trends in Spirituality and Spiritual Care in Nursing-A Discursive Paper.
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- The Effects of Spiritual Interventions on Sleep Quality Among Patients with Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review of Interventional Studies.Journal of religion and health · 2026Article
- Spiritual Care Needs and Challenges Among Caregivers and Families of People with Neurodegenerative Diseases in Palliative and End-of-Life Care: A Scoping Review.Brain sciences · 2026Review
- Trends in Spirituality and Spiritual Care in Nursing-A Discursive Paper.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Review
- Weaving spiritual care into nursing education: how the use of a self-assessment tool motivates students in a qualitative study.BMC nursing · 2026Article
- The relationship between thanatophobia and perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care among intensive care nurses.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
aimThis paper outlines key developments, innovations, and milestones in the field of spirituality and spiritual care in nursing.
designA discursive paper.
resultsNursing scholars have significantly influenced the profession and contributed to the development of nursing knowledge, particularly in the field of spirituality and spiritual care. Key research has focused on nurses' perceptions and attitudes toward spirituality, clarifying foundational spiritual concepts, and establishing a framework of core spiritual care competencies for the profession.
conclusionDespite these advancements, significant gaps remain in nurses' knowledge, understanding, and experience in providing spiritual care. The development of agreed-upon spiritual care competencies at the European level offers important guidance for the profession, and educational initiatives are underway to support their integration. However, the field remains in an early stage of development, and further research is needed to embed spiritual care competencies into national and international nursing policy and practice. Moreover, continued research is also essential to inform and evaluate current educational programmes and nursing interventions, and to support the translation of evidence-based knowledge into effective spiritual care delivery. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE: Spiritual support is proven to be an important consideration for many patients and families globally. Imbedding spiritual care education into both undergraduate and postgraduate nursing curricula is essential to prepare nurses to address the spiritual needs of patients in healthcare settings. Structured curricula that provide clear instructions on how to recognise, assess, and respond to spiritual concerns in clinical practice can enhance nurses' competence and confidence. Embedding spiritual care into education and training helps normalise spiritual care as a component of holistic nursing, supporting its inclusion in everyday care rather than treating it as an optional or marginal practice. Such educational integration has the potential to improve the consistency and quality of spiritual care across healthcare settings. IMPACT: Internationally there are evident gaps in the consistent provision of spiritual care to patients and their families. These are being addressed through conceptual clarity, the agreed-upon competencies, and enhanced educational initiatives. It is essential to continue to increase awareness among the nursing profession on the necessity of addressing spiritual care needs, within the context of cultural perspectives to ensure that value is placed on the significance of these issues on a global scale. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: There was no patient or publication contribution in this specific commentary.
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