Foroozan Atashzadeh-Shoorideh, Elizabeth Johnston Taylor, Fataneh Ghadirian
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Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to identify the spiritual responses of nurses providing direct patient care during the COVID pandemic and explore how religious/spiritual struggles are associated with selected nurse outcomes.
Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional observational study was conducted, based on the STROBE checklist, with 364 registered nurses recruited via convenience sampling between January 24 and March 12, 2022, in hospitals in Iran admitting COVID-19 patients. Data were collected through a self-report questionnaire, including the Moral Injury Symptom Scale-Health Professionals, Religious/Spiritual Struggles Scale-Short Form, Posttraumatic Growth Inventory, Job Satisfaction Scale, Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, Turnover Intention Scale, and Employee Engagement Scale.
Results: Nurses reported high levels of moral injury during the pandemic, with an average score of 43.79 ± 15.20. Religious/spiritual struggles were generally low, with demonic struggles scoring the lowest (0.36 ± 0.68) and ultimate meaning struggles the highest (1.54 ± 0.99). Posttraumatic growth scores for spiritual change were moderately high (26.17 ± 4.73). Work-related burnout was moderate (64.31 ± 100.00), intention to leave was low (8.84 ± 3.92), and job satisfaction was moderate (3.67 ± 1.75).
Conclusion: The study found that nurses experienced both positive and negative spiritual responses during the pandemic. While most nurses reported a high level of moral injury and moderate job satisfaction, they experienced low religious/spiritual struggles and some spiritual growth. Incorporating spirituality into nursing practice may enhance professional fulfilment and nurse outcomes.
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The Journal of Clinical Nursing (JCN) is an international, peer reviewed, scientific journal that seeks to promote the development and exchange of knowledge that is directly relevant to all spheres of nursing practice. The primary aim is to promote a high standard of clinically related scholarship which advances and supports the practice and discipline of nursing. The Journal also aims to promote the international exchange of ideas and experience that draws from the different cultures in which practice takes place. Further, JCN seeks to enrich insight into clinical need and the implications for nursing intervention and models of service delivery. Emphasis is placed on promoting critical debate on the art and science of nursing practice.
JCN is essential reading for anyone involved in nursing practice, whether clinicians, researchers, educators, managers, policy makers, or students. The development of clinical practice and the changing patterns of inter-professional working are also central to JCN''s scope of interest. Contributions are welcomed from other health professionals on issues that have a direct impact on nursing practice.
We publish high quality papers from across the methodological spectrum that make an important and novel contribution to the field of clinical nursing (regardless of where care is provided), and which demonstrate clinical application and international relevance.
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