Nurs Open. 2026 Apr;13(4):e70554. doi: 10.1002/nop2.70554.
ABSTRACT
AIM: This study aimed to examine the relationship between nurses’ levels of spiritual well-being and their status of observing patient privacy.
DESIGN: A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted.
METHODS AND DATA SOURCE: The sample comprised 199 nurses working in a university hospital. The study data were collected between 1 January and 28 February 2022, using a Descriptive Characteristics Form, the Spiritual Well-Being Scale and the Patient Privacy Scale in Nursing. Ethics committee approval was obtained from a state university’s Scientific Research Ethics Committee.
RESULTS: It was determined that the nurses’ spiritual well-being levels were above the medium level, and the patient’s privacy was high. A statistically significant positive relationship exists between the Spiritual Well-Being Scale and Patient Privacy Scale in Nursing scores. The regression model for the total scale showed an R2 of 29.3%. A point increase in the Spiritual Well-Being Scale score causes an increase of 0.424 units in the Patient Privacy Scale in Nursing score.
CONCLUSION: It has been determined that as nurses’ spiritual well-being increases, they pay more attention to patient privacy.
IMPLICATIONS FOR THE NURSING PROFESSION AND PATIENT CARE: This study contributes to the nurses’ understanding of the importance of spiritual values in patient privacy and to pay attention to this issue in patient care.
IMPACT: In this study addressing patient privacy, it was found that nurses’ spiritual well-being is related to patient privacy. The conclusions impact future patients, nurses and managers.
REPORTING METHOD: The study was compliant with the STROBE checklist.
PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or public contribution.
PMID:42001227 | DOI:10.1002/nop2.70554
