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IRCT20220927056047N2 IRCT 2026-05-02 Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Impact of Spiritual Care Education on Nurses’ Spiritual Well Being and Clinical Competence Impact of Spiritual Care Education on Nurses’ Spiritual Well Being and Clinical Competence 2024-03-01 anticipated 120 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/89352 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Double blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Education/Guidance, Randomization description: Participants were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the intervention group (n = 60) or the control group (n = 60) using block randomization with a block size of four, generated by Random Allocation Software (version 2.0). The allocation sequence was concealed in opaque, sequentially numbered envelopes, which were opened by a research assistant at the time of each participant’s enrollment. To minimize contamination bias, participants in the control group were recruited first and completed both the pretest and posttest assessments before recruitment of the intervention group began. This approach helped prevent the exchange of information between groups. Furthermore, outcome data were collected by a separate research assistant who was blinded to group allocation, ensuring unbiased data collection, Blinding description: Due to the educational nature of the intervention, blinding of participants and intervention providers was not feasible. However, to minimize selection and assessment bias, allocation concealment was implemented and both the outcome assessor and the data analyst were blinded to group assignment. In addition, to reduce the risk of contamination between groups, participants in the control group were recruited first and completed both the pre‑test and post‑test assessments. Recruitment of the intervention group began only after completion of the control group assessments to prevent potential information exchange between groups. N/A Condition 1: Spiritual well‑being. Condition 2: Clinical competence. Intervention 1: Control group: Participants in this group did not receive any educational intervention related to spiritual care during the study period. After completion of the study, the educational materials were also provided to this group. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Participants received a spiritual care educational workshop conducted at the Spiritual Care Center of Shooshtari Hospital. The program consisted of four weekly sessions over one month, each lasting approximately 3–4 hours, facilitated by two nursing faculty members experienced in spiritual care education. Each session included a brief lecture on key concepts of spiritual care in nursing followed by interactive learning activities such as small‑group discussions, scenario analysis, and guided reflective dialogue. Clinical scenarios were discussed in small groups using the Gibbs reflective cycle (description, feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion, and action plan) to promote reflection on the spiritual aspects of patient care and appropriate nursing responses. Attendance was monitored to ensure that participants received the full intervention. No - There is not a plan to make this available Justification or reason for not sharing IPD is After the completion of the study, if necessary, the coded data will be published along with the article.
public Mehrvash Hemati
Hazrat Fatemeh (PBUH) School of Nursing and Midwifery, Namazi Square, Zand Street
Shiraz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 713451978 +98 71 3647 4254 mehrvashhemati@sums.ac.ir Shiraz University of Medical Sciences scientific Naval Heydari
Hazrat Fatemeh (PBUH) School of Nursing and Midwifery, Namazi Square, Zand Street
Shiraz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 713451978 +98 71 3647 4254 heydari_n@sums.ac.ir Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Willingness to participate in the study Holding at least a bachelor’s degree in nursing Having at least one year of clinical experience Being actively employed in clinical wards during the study period no limit no limit Both History of diagnosed psychiatric disorders or taking psychiatric medications (based on self-report). Experiencing severe grief or a major emotional crisis in the past 6 months. Planning for long-term leave, maternity leave, or transfer to another center within the next 3 months. Employment in non-clinical departments (e.g., administrative, support, or purely educational units). Behavior Behavior Control group: Participants in this group did not receive any educational intervention related to spiritual care during the study period. After completion of the study, the educational materials were also provided to this group. Intervention group: Participants received a spiritual care educational workshop conducted at the Spiritual Care Center of Shooshtari Hospital. The program consisted of four weekly sessions over one month, each lasting approximately 3–4 hours, facilitated by two nursing faculty members experienced in spiritual care education. Each session included a brief lecture on key concepts of spiritual care in nursing followed by interactive learning activities such as small‑group discussions, scenario analysis, and guided reflective dialogue. Clinical scenarios were discussed in small groups using the Gibbs reflective cycle (description, feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion, and action plan) to promote reflection on the spiritual aspects of patient care and appropriate nursing responses. Attendance was monitored to ensure that participants received the full intervention. Spiritual well‑being. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and two months later. Method of measurement: Spiritual Well‑Being Scale (Paloutzian & Ellison). Clinical competence. Timepoint: Before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and two months later. Method of measurement: Clinical Competence Questionnaire for Registered Nurses (CIRN). Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Approved 2023-10-07 Ethics committee of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran The central building of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Zand Ave., Shiraz, Iran Shiraz Fars Iran (Islamic Republic of)