Workplace Spirituality and Work Attitudes among Staff Nurses

Abstract

World Health Organization (WHO) points out to the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects as the main aspects of human existence which are closely involved in the development of human beings. Spirituality is the essence of human existence which includes immaterial aspects of human life and is experienced through the relationship of human’s life with God, him or herself, others and nature.Spirituality and three other aspects are very important for understanding the beliefs, attitudes, and healthy behaviors, especially in vulnerable people (Groot, et al., 2017). Positive attitude toward spiritual care can increase the satisfaction of patients and nurses, nurses with high levels of spiritual wellbeing have a positive attitude toward spiritual care; and usually use the spirituality in their care plan to the patients.For holistic care, it is required to combine or integrate the spiritual care with nursing care. To provide better care services to the clients, while preserving the human and moral dignity, paying more attention to the spiritual aspect, as an important aspect of health with a significant