The nursing diagnosis readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being is defined as an "ability to experience and integrate meaning and purpose in life through a person's connectedness with self, others, art, music, literature, nature, or a power greater than oneself." (Anonymous, 2002, p. 68) and was approved by NANDA in 2002.
Defining characteristics A person with this diagnosis may:
Having an enhanced desire for hope; Feel that there is meaning and purpose to their life; Have a sense of peace or serenity; Surrender love; Be forgiving towards themself, and request forgiveness of others; Have a satisfying philosophy of life; Experience joy, courage, or heightened coping; Pray or meditate; Connect with others; Provide service to others; Experience connections with nature; Experience connections with or a desire to create art, music, or literature, particularly of a religious or spiritual nature; Experience a connection with a power greater than oneself; Report mystical experiences; Participate in religious activities.
Sources
Anonymous (2002). Diagnosis Review Committee: New and revised diagnoses. Nursing Diagnosis 13(2) p. 68-71. Philadelphia:NANDA