J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2019 Nov;26(4):240-247. 10.7739/jkafn.2019.26.4.240.

Effects of a Spirituality Promotion Program on Spirituality, Empathy and Stress in Nursing Students

• Kang SJ
• Yong J

• KMID: 2468843
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7739/jkafn.2019.26.4.240

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a spirituality promotion program on spirituality, empathy and stress in nursing students.
METHODS
This study used one-group pretest-posttest design. Participants were 162 nursing students who participated in the spirituality program at C University in Seoul between 2014 and 2016. The effects of this study were measured using the Spirituality Assessment Scale, Toronto Empathy Questionnaire and Perceived Stress Scale-10. Data were analyzed using paired t-test and Wilcoxon signed rank test.
RESULTS
Spirituality increased significantly (Z=−8.06, p<.001), empathy also increased significantly (Z=−2.05, p=.040) and perceived stress decreased significantly (t=5.59, p<.001) after the spirituality promotion program.
CONCLUSION
Results show that the spirituality promotion program is an effective intervention to improve spirituality and empathy and reduce stress for nursing students. Therefore, this study proposes utilization of this spirituality promotion program with nursing students so that they can take care of themselves and develop the ability to perform holistic nursing care for patients.

Keyword

Students, Nursing; Education; Spirituality; Empathy; Stress, Psychological

MeSH Terms

Education
Empathy*
Holistic Nursing
Humans
Nursing*
Seoul
Spirituality*
Stress, Psychological
Students, Nursing*