Exploring the Concept of Spiritual Sensitivity from the Perspectives of Healthcare Providers in Iran.

J Relig Health

Community-Oriented Nursing Midwifery Research Center, Department of Adult and Geriatric Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery School, Shahr-e-Kord University of Medical Sciences, Rahmath, Chaharmahal Bakhtiari, Shahr-e-Kord, Iran.

Published: October 2022

AI Article Synopsis

  • Spiritual sensitivity (SS) refers to recognizing spiritual values in conflicts and understanding roles within those situations, aiding in distinguishing right from wrong for better practice.
  • This qualitative study, conducted from 2017-2019 in Iran, involved 22 healthcare providers and utilized unstructured interviews to analyze the concept of SS.
  • The findings revealed three key themes: the importance of value recognition, the role of spiritual growth in boosting morale, and SS as a motivator for effective service delivery, providing insights for improving spiritual care in healthcare settings.

Article Abstract

Spiritual sensitivity (SS) is defined as attention to the available spiritual values in a conflicting situation and awareness of one's roles and responsibilities in that situation. It helps differentiate between the right and the wrong and leads to sound practice. This study explored the concept of SS from the perspectives of healthcare providers in Iran. This qualitative study was carried out in 2017-2019 using conventional content analysis. Twenty-two physicians, faculty members with clinical work experience, and healthcare providers were purposefully recruited. Data were collected using unstructured interviews and were analyzed using conventional content analysis. Participants' experiences of the concept of SS were grouped into three main themes, namely sense of value, spiritual growth and morale boosting, and SS as a motivator for purposeful service delivery. The findings of the present study will help healthcare managers develop programs for improving healthcare providers' spiritual sensitivity and also will help healthcare providers develop spirituality-based holistic care plans.

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