Perceptions of professional nurses towards the inclusion of spiritual activities in oncology practice in the uMgungundlovu and eThekwini Health Districts, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Abstract Background Internationally the inclusion of spiritual activities has been well adopted into nursing care. The South African perspective highlights a huge gap regarding incorporating spiritual activities into nursing care Method A quantitative descriptive survey was used to describe the perceptions of nurses towards inclusion of spiritual activities in oncology practice. Purposeful sampling of eighty-nine participants that met the eligibility criteria was conducted. Questionnaires were used to collect data from four sites over a period of four weeks, followed by analysis using the SPSS, version 27. Results The findings indicated that 80% of professional nurses believed in God. Activities like arranging visits by chaplains, and showing kindness, cheerfulness and reassurance were highly rated., however, activities of art and creativity were poorly rated, 32.6%. Conclusion This study produced empirical evidence that spiritual care can be provided by including various activities in oncology practice to promote comprehensive nursing care. A module on spirituality should be included in the new oncology program to boost the nurse’s levels of confidence in spiritual care. The study will enhance the nurses’ awareness and expertise with providing a range of activities in different beliefs. Future research would benefit from expanding this research to other health professionals.

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