The Impact of Spiritual Leadership and Supervision on Nurses' Spiritual Care: A Study at Sumber Hidup GPM Ambon Hospital

Abstract

Introduction: Spiritual care is an integral component of holistic nursing practice, addressing patients' spiritual needs. Effective spiritual leadership and supervision are critical in guiding nurses to deliver high-quality spiritual care. This study investigates the relationship between spiritual leadership, supervision, and spiritual care among Sumber Hidup GPM Ambon Hospital nurses.
Objectives: To assess the relationships between spiritual leadership, supervision, and the provision of spiritual care among nurses in the hospital's treatment room.
Methods: A descriptive correlational design with a cross-sectional approach was used. The study population consisted of 35 nurses providing care in 2024, selected using total sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses, with the Chi-Square test applied to determine relationships between variables.
Results: The study revealed that 60% of respondents perceived the spiritual leadership of the head nurse as poor, while 57.1% assessed supervision and spiritual care as inadequate. Statistical analysis indicated significant relationships between spiritual leadership and spiritual care (p=0.000) and supervision and spiritual care (p=0.000). Good spiritual leadership and adequate supervision were positively correlated with improved spiritual care, whereas poor leadership and supervision were associated with inadequate care.
Conclusions: This study underscores the pivotal role of spiritual leadership and supervision in enhancing nurses' capacity to provide comprehensive spiritual care. Strengthening these aspects is essential for improving holistic nursing care that addresses patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Future research should explore strategies to develop and implement effective spiritual leadership and supervision practices in healthcare settings.