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http://dx.doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2014.44.6.726

Spiritual and Psychosocial Effects of the Spirituality Promotion Program on Clinical Nurses  

Seo, Imsun (College of Nursing, The Research Institute for Hospice & Palliative Care, The Catholic University)
Yong, Jinsun (College of Nursing, The Research Institute for Hospice & Palliative Care, The Catholic University)
Park, Junyang (Faculty of Theology, The Catholic University)
Kim, Juhu (Graduate School of Education, Ajou University)
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing / v.44, no.6, 2014 , pp. 726-734 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of the Spirituality Promotion Program(SPP) for young nurses working in the stressful university hospital environment. Methods: The study included 41 nurses in the experimental group, nurses who had worked less than 5 years and completed 8 weeks of SPP between June and July in 2011. The control group, 44 nurses, also received the same program after the study was completed. For the study, a survey was conducted of all participants concerning spirituality, perceived stress, positive and negative affect, empathy, job satisfaction, and leadership practice. Results: No significant difference was found between the two groups on study variables. Perceived stress decreased significantly in the experimental group (p=.012). Spirituality (p=.019), positive affect (p=.014), empathy (p=.004), job satisfaction (p=.016), and leadership practice (p=.021) increased significantly in the experimental group. Conclusion: The results show that the Spirituality Promotion Program has positive effects on the spiritual and psychosocial aspect of young nurses. Continuation of this program for nurses is recommended in order to help them develop their self-care ability and improve nursing competency.
Keywords
Spirituality; Psychological stress; Meditation; Nurse; Leadership;
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