The Impact of the Internet upon Chinese Nursing Students: A Neuman Model Perspective Focusing on the Integration of Spiritual Care.

Abstract

This study explores the growing use of the internet in medical and educational contexts, particularly in resource-limited settings, where digital media enhances health knowledge dissemination and healthcare worker training. Focusing on the integration of spiritual care in nursing, the research emphasizes nurses' critical role in addressing patients' spiritual needs amid diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Employing a qualitative methodology with purposive sampling and follow-up interviews, the study identifies educational gaps in nurses' ability to provide spiritual care via internet-based tools. Framed within the Neuman systems model, the findings reveal a disconnect between the perceived importance of spiritual care and its practical implementation, highlighting insufficient training. The study concludes that nurses require education in both spiritual concepts and technological proficiency to effectively meet patients' spiritual needs through digital platforms.