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ArticleBMC nursing2026

Association between spiritual care competence and professional attitude among community nurses in China: insights from a cross-sectional study.

Jinlian Wu, Qian Li, Ying Zheng, Xiaoli Wei, Ting Fang, Xiaoying Zhong, Ping Yuan, Meng Wang, Yiying Zhang, Wenli Yang and 1 more

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Jinlian Wu *School of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, No. 783 Xindu Avenue, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610500, China.
Qian Li *School of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, No. 783 Xindu Avenue, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610500, China.
Ying Zheng *Oncology Department, Chinese People's Liberation Army Western Theater General Hospital, No. 270 Tianhui Road, Rongdu Avenue, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610083, China.
Xiaoli Wei *Department of Critical Care Medicine, Xindu District People's Hospital Of Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610500, China.
Ting FangUrban Vocational College of Sichuan, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610101, China.
Xiaoying ZhongSchool of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, No. 783 Xindu Avenue, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610500, China.
Ping YuanSchool of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, No. 783 Xindu Avenue, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610500, China.
Meng WangSchool of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, No. 783 Xindu Avenue, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610500, China.
Yiying ZhangSchool of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, No. 783 Xindu Avenue, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610500, China.
Wenli YangAnesthesia and Pain Department, Chinese People's Liberation Army Western Theater General Hospital, No. 270 Tianhui Road, Rongdu Avenue, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610083, China. 594498880@qq.com.
Limei ZhangSchool of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, No. 783 Xindu Avenue, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610500, China. Limeizhangtg@163.com.

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Key Laboratory of Philosophy and Social Science of Sichuan Province 24LHZLZS1-03Scientific Research Fund for Key Programs of the School of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College JG2024005the Graduate Scientific Research and Innovation Fund of Chengdu Medical College YCX2025-03-16the Research Fund for Scientific Research Topics of Chengdu Municipal Commission of Health Care 202314013537
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Abstract

backgroundIn recent years, community nursing in China faces challenges due to an accelerated aging population and urbanization. The relationship between professional attitude and spiritual care competence (SCC) among community nurses remains unclear.

methodsThis is a cross-sectional study. Between October 2022 and March 2023, a total of 302 community nurses were recruited from multiple community health service centers in China using convenience sampling, and were screened according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected through an online questionnaire to assess community nurses' sociodemographic characteristics, SCC, and professional attitudes.

resultsA moderate to high level of SCC was observed among community nurses with a total score of 102.45 ± 18.23. Community nurses' SCC was positively associated with professional attitude (P < 0.001). The multiple linear regression model (n = 302) explained 20.4% of the variance (R² = 0.204), showing that professional attitude and understanding of spiritual care were the major factors influencing SCC (P < 0.001).

conclusionsThe study findings indicate that enhancing the professional attitudes of community nurses may help improve their SCC, suggesting important directions for nursing education and clinical practice.

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Community nursesProfessional attitudeSpiritual care competenceSpirituality

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