Evaluation of using the Chinese version of the Spirituality Index of Well-Being (SIWB) Scale in Taiwanese elders

Spirituality and spiritual well-being have emerged as important indicators for one's quality of life and health outcomes. Nursing as a profession is concerned with a holistic approach to improve health and overall well-being. To evaluate the outcomes of holistic nursing interventions, using valid and reliable instruments to assess spiritual wellbeing becomes necessary. There is a lack of instruments for measuring spiritual wellbeing in Chinese populations. Little has been known about the feasibility of using the Spirituality Index of Well-Being (SIWB) in Taiwanese elders.

Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - July 29, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Yi-Hui Lee, Ali Salman Source Type: research