The Importance Of Spiritual Care In Nursing

For centuries, many different cultures have practiced spirituality in the care of people. For many, health is not just about the body, but it is about the mind, body, and soul combined. Even when one is out of balance, the person is unable to have full body wellness and health. I am a firm believer in the balance of the mind, body and soul. As nurses, our main focus is the health and wellness of they body but what many may not realize is by using spiritual care for the mind and soul it can positively benefit the body. For me, I find the whole concept and practice of spiritual care to be extremely beneficial. It is something that can be easily incorporated into the patients care and has proven to show health benefits. Since there are so many different types of spiritual care available, it can easily match with the cultures and beliefs of many patients.
L = Lessons learned
From this course, I have discovered a plethora of different types of spiritual care that involve religion and some that do not. Things such as: biofeedback, chakra, alderian therapy, theraputic touch, reiki, hydrotherapy, and music therapy. The main two spiritual therapies that I learned the most from, was music therapy and aromatherapy. I truly had no idea that these types of things could have such a profound affect on patients physically, such as decrease in vital signs and pain, and mentally by calming and reducing anxiety. Both can easily be incorporated in the care of my patients as well as in the patient’s