If spiritual needs are accurately assessed and documented, all staff will be encouraged to see that care is provided. Members of the team who for any reason, don't feel comfortable about providing that care themselves, will be able to use referral. The result will be a united approach to spiritual care which is seen as a natural part of nursing practice. Nursing diagnosis is intended to identify strengths of the client as well as actual and potential problems. Rather, it is responding to a client's expressed needs.
Interventions are by their request or permission.
It will involve awareness of the person's culture, social and spiritual preferences, as well as a respect for their beliefs and religious practices. The importance of documenting spiritual care in nursing plans must be recognised, since this will ensure that care is systematic, well thought out, and consistent. The differing beliefs, requirements and expectations of our clients, face us with a significant challenge. First I think we need to consider the myriad of personal resources nurses use in their day to day work. Many nursing interventions already provide a degree of spiritual support.