My worldview is that spirituality is the connection between a person and a higher power. From my Christian point of view, the higher power is God. I believe that spirituality is not just a connection but a system that defines our conduct and values. Moreover, spirituality is the ultimate system that we draw upon for answers regarding existential issues and life stressors that cannot be sufficiently explained by science (Nicolaides, 2020). Thus, spirituality is the power we draw up when experiencing extreme emotional, physical, and mental challenges. Spirituality also influences a person’s worldview, and how they relate with others.
My conception of spirituality influences my conduct as a nurse because my values, ideas, and approaches to interacting with others are based on my spiritual foundations and Christian teachings, which are the source of my spirituality. For example, when working with clients, I will demonstrate compassion, empathy, respect, and ethical practice, which as essential virtues of my spiritual foundations (Nicolaides, 2020). Additionally, I believe in promoting human dignity and the sanctity of life. As such, my actions when caring for patients acknowledge the value of human life.
Additionally, I believe that every person has their spiritual beliefs, which influence their perspective of health and wellbeing. Patients rely on spirituality to cope with pain, terminal ill conditions, and end-of-life care (O’Brien et al., 2018). As such, incorporating the spirituality of a patient into the care plan is essential for positive health outcomes. Moreover, spirituality is part of the elements that promote holistic well-being in patients (Harrad et al., 2019). in my understanding, spirituality has become a vital component in today’s healthcare, embraced as part of providing patient-centered and culturally congruent care.
References
Harrad, R., Cosentino, C., Keasley, R., & Sulla, F. (2019). Spiritual care in nursing: an overview of the measures used to assess spiritual care provision and related factors amongst nurses. Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis, 90(4-S), 44–55. https://doi.org/10.23750/abm.v90i4-S.8300.
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