Abstract:

Aim: Evaluation of Perception and Practice Model of Spiritual Care in Intern Nursing and Midwifery Students. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted at Aydın School of Health Adnan Menderes University on nursing and midwifery intern students. The sample of the research was 194 intern students. For data collection "Data Information Form" and "Spirituality and Spiritual Care Perception Scale" were used. Results: The mean total scores of students SSCP, mean score of spirituality and spiritual dimensions of care, religiosity and personal care were 56.16 ± 8.04, 27.12±4.27, 13.57±2.62, 15.46±3.99, respectively. Between SSCP total score and the spirituality and spiritual care a positive and highly significant (r = .84, p <.01), the religious dimension a positive and moderate (r = .43, p <.01) and individual care dimension positive and highly significant (r = .79, p <.01) were found. Conclusion: The spirituality individual care of students  was high and the spiritual care of students with higher individual care was high. The programs in school of health's and in-service training program in hospitals related on spiritual care that the scope of holistic nursing and midwifery care is needed.

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