Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention of Spirituality in Nursing Professionals Working in Critical Health Care Settings to Promote Spiritual Self-care.

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Spirituality; Intensive Care (ICU); Nursing

• Registration Number: NCT07092657
• Lead Sponsor: Universidad de Antioquia

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the effect of an educational intervention of spirituality in nursing professionals acting in critical care contexts to favor spiritual self-care, compared with the conventional care group. The educational intervention adopts Pamela Reed's theory of the transcendence of the self as a theoretical reference, which facilitates the understanding of the phenomenon of spirituality by adopting an integral approach focused on personal growth. To determine the effect of the intervention, the Spiritual Perspective Scale (SPS) developed by Reed will be applied.

Detailed Description

Since its historical origins, nursing has been deeply linked to values and principles that give it a solid spiritual heritage. This spiritual connection has been the basis on which the profession has developed, allowing it to evolve without losing its fundamental essence.

In contexts of high emotional demand, such as critical care environments, professionals are faced with multiple spiritual needs that produce existential crises in the search for meaning and purpose, then spirituality acts as a source of strength that not only helps to face challenges, but also promotes greater satisfaction in their daily work.

Thus, the integration of spirituality in the workplace has demonstrated multiple benefits such as increased motivation and commitment, greater job satisfaction and significant improvements in mental and emotional health.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2025-06-19
• Status Verified: 2025-07
• Study Start: 2025-07-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-07-25
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-07-25
• Study First Posted: 2025-07-30
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-30
• Primary Completion: 2025-11
• Study Completion: 2026-02-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 68

Inclusion Criteria

• Work in a critical unit of the institutions where the study will be carried out.
• Have a minimum experience of 6 continuous months in critical care contexts.
• Have a score of 35-45 points (moderate) and 10-30 points (low).

Exclusion Criteria

• Nursing professional who fails to complete full participation in the study (pre- test, nursing intervention and post-test).

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Spiritual perspective	2 mounths	The final average score of each participant on the Spiritual Perspective Scale at the end of the intervention and one month after its completion. The scale consists of 10 items that measure spiritual beliefs and behaviors using a 6-point Likert scale for a score ranging from 10 to 60, classifying values as low spirituality from 10 to 30 points, moderate spirituality from 31 to 45 points, and high spirituality from 46 to 60 points.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Universidad de Antioquia, Facultad de Enfermería; 🇨🇴 Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia