Abstract
Background: Holistic nursing care integrates body, mind, and spirit to enhance patient well-being. Nurses’ knowledge and attitudes play a crucial role in the effective implementation of this approach. Limited evidence from Pakistan necessitates an assessment of nurses’ preparedness for holistic care integration.
Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 220 registered nurses selected from Jinnah Hospital, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, and General Hospital, Lahore using convenient sampling. Data were collected through a structured knowledge questionnaire and a 5-point Likert scale assessing attitudes toward body–mind–spirit integration. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied.
Results: The mean knowledge score of nurses was 15.78 ± 2.45 (out of 20), with 54% demonstrating excellent knowledge; however, despite a mean attitude score of 78.58 ± 5.57, 73% of nurses showed an unfavourable attitude toward integrating body, mind, and spirit in care. There was no significant correlation between knowledge and attitude (r = −0.01) and no significant association between knowledge or attitude and demographic variables (χ², p > 0.05).
Conclusion: Despite adequate knowledge, unfavorable attitudes hinder holistic nursing practice, highlighting the need for targeted training and curriculum reinforcement.