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.