Spirituality, Spiritual Care Perceptions and Moral Sensitivity of Senior Nursing Students: A Multicenter and Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Aim: The objective of this study was to investigate the perception of spiritual care and moral sensitivity of senior nursing students receiving education in five different regions of Turkiye. Method: This study used a multicenter, descriptive and cross-sectional survey design.Data were collected with the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale and the Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire in the research. A total of 590 senior nursing students, studying in five different universities in five different regions of Turkiye, participated in this research. Results: The mean total score of students on the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale was 4.06±0.70 and Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire was 5.44±1.12. There was a significant relationship between the mean total scores on the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale and the Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire (p<0.05). Conclusion:It is recommended to benefit from different and innovative educational practices related to spirituality and moral sensitivity in nursing education, and to conduct interventional and longitudinal studies on these issues.