中華心理衛生協會

Purpose: The COVID-19 epidemic impacted Taiwan's medical system. Nurses are front-line care workers so their physical and mental state is of particular importance. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between the 3 aspects of spirituality (spiritual health, religious beliefs, and religious activities) and mindfulness and self-compassion in nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We adopted a cross-sectional correlation study design. A total of 210 nurses (mean age 32.3, 94% female) from a medical center in northern Taiwan completed self-administered questionnaires. Results: The nurses' scored moderately in self-compassion, with the lowest score going to the subscale measuring over-identification with negative experiences. Spiritual health, religious beliefs, mindfulness, and self-compassion were all related significantly. The regression analysis showed that spiritual health and mindfulness were significant predictors of the nurses' self-compassion. Conclusions: Spiritual health (which provides a sense of meaning and worth in life) and mindfulness (focus on the present moment) corresponded to enhanced self-compassion in nurses during the pandemic. We propose that in the future it would be beneficial to integrate spiritual concepts and mindfulness into the design and assessment of self-compassion enhancement programs for nurses.