NursingPalliative NursingPalliative CarePsychosocial CareSpiritual CareCaregivingPatient-centered CareSpiritual AssessmentSpiritual SupportSpiritual Well-beingSpiritualityCare Quality ProcessNursing Knowledge StructuresSpiritual Care AssessmentSpiritual Care EducationSpiritual Care NeedsSpiritual HealthWell-being
Caring is the medium through which nursing knowledge, skill, and touch are operationalized. Caring is a profound act of hope (White T. 1986. Unpublished data) that contributes to the spiritual well-being of others. In order to assure quality care, the impact of identifying and meeting patient spiritual needs must be taken into account.