Examples of spiritual care
It should be clear from the preceding discussion
that there are numerous ways in which nurses
can help patients and their loved ones to
identify and address their spiritual needs.
Some of these interventions will result from
complex spiritual assessment and will be
delivered in a carefully planned and structured
manner. Others will happen spontaneously or
will be provided on an informal basis. Indeed
it is notable that many nurses are able to
integrate spiritual care interventions with
other duties. As a result, even simple tasks such
as bathing the patient or settling him or her at
night become opportunities for spiritual care
(Milligan 2000).