Developing an Evaluation Plan (NRS-441V)

Developing an evaluation plan and disseminating evidence
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Part A: Evaluation Plan
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Health care providers understand that spiritual assessment is vital to provide holistic healthcare, but do not readily use spiritual assessment tools. Thus, there ought to be more emphasis on implementing changes to improve spiritual assessment in health care settings through focusing on education and training.
Understanding the role that spirituality plays in health care
It is assumed that there will be differences between what nurses address following training on the need for spiritual assessment. Spirituality plays a vital role in primary care as integrative health focuses on evidence based practice to facilitate acceptance and integration of spirituality in healthcare.
Comparing changes on perceptions about how spirituality influences behavior of nurse
Culture and experience influence how healthcare provider perceives the role of spirituality in influencing their thought patterns. Even with prior knowledge on the importance of spiritual assessment, undergoing training on these assessments helps to emphasize the need to change perceptions and behavior in line with more integrative healthcare provision.
Patient behavior on spirituality assessment before and after the changes
Health extends beyond physical conditions to spirituality, and conducting spiritual assessment helps nurses to appreciate the relevance of spirituality in improving general wellbeing of patients. Depending on the importance placed on religion and spirituality, patient behavior is likely to be different before and after the assessment. The more a person is religious, the more they are likely to be enthusiastic about the spiritual assessment if this is perceived to improve their healthcare needs. Even people who are less religious are likely to change their behaviors and perceptions if spiritual assessment is conducted.
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