The Development of Theory of Spirituality and Nurse’s Self – Identity in Caring the Patient

Abstract

Nurses are often to care for the patient, the spirituality, hope is as the act by which the temptation of despair is actively overcome. Hope is perceived to be the best resources in giving inner strength as central aspect to patient especially in the end of life time. Spirituality has plays significant roles to the quality of life to the patients. The aspect of spirituality and hope plays major roles in caring the patient. The hallmark of spiritual care is the attention for how the patient’s expressions are related to her or his life as a whole and refer to the patient’s meaning system. This means that the patient’s interpretation of spirituality depends upon his or her personal view of life and existence. In this way, spirituality can be interpreted as a functional concept. Nurse’s perceptions and competences highly influence the import of spirituality and spiritual care in nursing. The study will focus on spiritual cluster to individual’s essence as a person, relationships with others and an infinite being. Development of theory in spirituality will help to create strong framework or approach in promoting spiritual values, norms in the society. This will serve as guide in understanding pertaining to health.