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Journal of Religion and Health
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health 4/2008

01-12-2008 | Original Paper

A Spiritual Screening Tool for Older Adults

Author: Susan Stranahan

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 4/2008

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Abstract

Objective The purpose of this non-experimental study was to investigate the reliability and validity of a self-administered screening tool for spiritual distress in older adults. The tool was unique in that items were consistent with a conceptual definition of spirituality presented in the professional literature and supported by theories of behavioral development for older adults. Methods Questionnaires were distributed to residents of a continuing care retirement community participating in a class on spirituality. Results The split-half reliability coefficient was found to be 0.776. Construct validity was established and a cutoff value for spiritual distress was determined. Discussion Tests for reliability and validity demonstrated confidence in use of the tool to screen for spiritual distress in older adults.
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Metadata
Title
A Spiritual Screening Tool for Older Adults
Author
Susan Stranahan
Publication date
01-12-2008
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 4/2008
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-007-9156-8

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