Spiritual intervention based on the GHALB SALIM model on subjective stress in intensive care units nurses

Background and aims: Nurses are key contributors to healthcare policy, planning, and service delivery. The quality of care, especially in intensive care units (ICUs), relies heavily on their well-being, particularly their mental health. This study aimed to determine the effect of spiritual intervention based on the GHALB SALIM model on the subjective stress of ICU nurses. Methods: This quasi-experimental study involved 80 nurses from the ICU at Hajar and Ayatollah Kashani hospitals in Shahrekord. Spiritual intervention based on the GHALB SALIM model was provided through an 18-session program, delivered virtually (16 sessions) and face-to-face (2 sessions). Each session lasted 45 minutes and was held every other day for a month. We evaluated subjective stress questionnaires before and after a three-month follow-up. Data were analyzed using SPSS/19 with independent t-tests and analysis of covariance. Results: Pre-intervention, subjective stress decreased from 40.90±6.40 to 36.33±7.64 post-intervention and 30.68±10.33 three months later (P<0.01). The intervention significantly improved all three variables immediately and three months later. Notably, subjective stress reduction was more pronounced in the intervention group compared to the control group. Conclusion: Based on the study findings, the GHALB SALIM model can serve as a foundation for reducing subjective stress. This, in turn, has the potential to elevate performance, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of healthcare services.