Relationship between spiritual well-being and quality of life among the nurses of selected tertiary care centre of western Maharashtra

Author Name: Maj Divya Sunny Martina, Lt Col (Dr) Alka Thomas

Volume: 03/02

Country: India

DOI NO.: 11.2023-61555522 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2025-91872584/GIJNR

Affiliation:

1. PG (Psychiatry) Trainee, College of Nursing, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune.
2. Associate Professor Psychiatry, College of Nursing, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune.

ABSTRACT

Background: Spirituality can encompass the meaning and purpose of work, particularly in professions that are driven by a deep sense of calling to serve others. When people engage in service-oriented professions such as healthcare, education, social work, or community service—they frequently experience a profound sense of purpose that aligns with their values and beliefs. This alignment can foster a sense of inner peace and satisfaction, as they contribute positively to the lives of others. Aim: To assess the relationship between spiritual well-being and quality of life among the Nurses of selected tertiary care centre of Western Maharashtra. Method: A quantitative survey approach was employed in this study to explore the relationship between spiritual well-being and quality of life among nurses. Descriptive correlational design was used for this study. Results: Most nurses exhibited moderate overall spiritual well-being (SWB) and reported a good quality of life (QOL). Furthermore, there is a significant relationship between spiritual well-being and quality of life among nurses at a selected tertiary care center in Western Maharashtra. Spiritual well-being parameters such as religious well-being (RWB) showed statistically significant positive correlation with Domain 3 (Social relationship) of Quality of life (P-value<0.05). Existential well-being score (EWB) and total Spiritual well-being score (SWB) showed statistically significant positive correlation with Domain 1 (Physical health), Domain 2 (Psychological), Domain 3 (Social relationship) and Domain 4 (Environmental) (P-value<0.05 for all). Additionally, the findings indicated a statistically significant association between nurses' educational status and their religious well-being scores (RWB), with a p-value of 0.002. Conclusion: There is a relationship between spiritual well-being and quality of life among the nurses the nurses of selected tertiary care centre of Western Maharashtra.

Key words: Spiritual well-being, Quality of life, Tertiary care center, Religious well-being (RWB).