Investigation of the relationship between spiritual care needs of relatives of patients hospitalized in intensive care unit and intensive care satisfaction in Turkey

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AbstractBackgroundRelatives of patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) play a crucial role in the care of their loved ones. After a patient's admission to the ICU, family members may be vulnerable to conditions such as depression, anxiety or post‐traumatic stress disorder, which can lead to moral concerns.AimThe aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the spiritual care needs of family members of patients hospitalized in the ICU and their satisfaction with the ICU.Study DesignIn this study, a cross‐sectional and correlational design was used. The study was conducted with 291 patient relatives who could be reached by face‐to‐face questionnaire. Data were collected using the ‘Personal Information Form’, ‘Family Satisfaction Scale in Intensive Care Unit (FS‐ICU‐24)’ and ‘Spiritual Care Needs Inventory’.ResultsSpiritual Care Needs Inventory (SCNI) total score was determined as 58.00 ± 15.91. The mean total score of FS‐ICU‐24 was 86.38 ± 7.12. No significant correlation was found between the mean SCNI total score and the FS‐ICU‐24 total score (r = .084; p > .05).ConclusionsAs a result of this research, it was determined that the spiritual care needs of the patients' relatives were at a medium level and their satisfaction with intensive care was high.Relevance to Clinical PracticeInstitutions should establish spiritual care support units for individuals with patients in ICUs and examine the effects of this on individuals.