Based on love, humility, and unselfish service, compassionate care is a crucial component of health and healing from the standpoint of Christian spirituality and ethics. The idea that all people are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27) is emphasized in Christian teachings, which fosters a strong regard for human dignity and a dedication to offering comprehensive care. In addition to physical healing, compassionate care takes into account patients’ emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs. * “Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others,” according to Philippians 2:4 (NIV), reminds nurses to put patients’ needs first with compassion and selflessness.
Christian ethics also emphasize how crucial kindness and mercy are when providing care. * “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed,” according to Proverbs 11:25 (NIV), reaffirming the notion that helping others heals both patients and caregivers. According to research, including spirituality into healthcare enhances patient outcomes by promoting mental wellness, hope, and resilience (Puchalski, 2019). Healthcare professionals can improve the quality of patient care by integrating Christian faith into nursing practice. This fosters a healing environment based on compassion, trust, and a sense of divine purpose.
References
Puchalski, C. M. (2019). Spirituality in health: The role of spirituality in critical care.* Critical Care Clinics, 35(1), 125-135.
American Nurses Association. (2015). *Code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements.* American Nurses Publishing.