• J Am Acad Nurse Pract · Dec 2009

    How family practice physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants incorporate spiritual care in practice.

    • Ruth A Tanyi, Monica McKenzie, and Cynthia Chapek.
    • Prevention & Wellness Services, Loma Linda, California 92354, USA. rtanyi@yahoo.com
    • J Am Acad Nurse Pract. 2009 Dec 1; 21 (12): 690-7.

    PurposeTo investigate how primary care family practice providers incorporate spirituality into their practices in spite of documented barriers.Data SourcesA phenomenological qualitative design was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with three physicians, five nurse practitioners, and two physician assistants.ConclusionsFive major theme clusters emerged: (1) discerning instances for overt spiritual assessment; (2) displaying a genuine and caring attitude; (3) encouraging the use of existing spiritual practices; (4) documenting spiritual care for continuity of care; (5) managing perceived barriers to spiritual care.Implications For PracticeFindings support that patients' spiritual needs can be addressed in spite of documented barriers. Techniques to assist providers in providing spiritual care are discussed and directions for future research are suggested.

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