Process / pipelineSpiritual care competence and training
Spiritual Care Competence Scale
The SCCS is a clinical competency assessment tool measuring healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and skills in providing spiritual care to patients. Developed by Ronaldson and colleagues, it operationalizes spiritual care as an evidence-based competency, reflecting recognition that spirituality significantly impacts patient well-being, coping, and healing outcomes.
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- Ronaldson, S., Dyson, S. J., & Dyson, E. (2012). Spiritual care competency: The views of nurse educators and nurse managers. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 21(19–20), 2826–2836. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.04041.x ↗
- McSherry, W., Ross, L., & McSherry, R. (2006). The meaning and significance of spirituality in nursing: A European perspective. In L. Ross (Ed.), Spiritual care in nursing practice (pp. 163–180). London: Quay Books. link ↗