Authors

  1. O'Connell-Persaud, Shannon BSN, RN
  2. Dehom, Salem MPH
  3. Mamier, Iris PhD, RN
  4. Gober-Park, Carla PhD, MPH, MS, RN
  5. Taylor, Elizabeth Johnston PhD, RN

Abstract

This study explored how nurses' prayer beliefs and practices are associated with their offering to pray with patients. Participants (N = 423) completed an online survey. Those with higher prayer experience scores were 9% more likely to offer prayer to patients; those working in religious settings were 2.5 times more likely offer prayer to patients.