Jurnal Kesehatan Komunitas Indonesia
Vol 5 No 3: December 2025

Assessing Spiritual Distress in Post-Operative Orthopedic Patients: A Descriptive Study at dr. Soebandi Regional Hospital, Jember

Mulia Hakam (Faculty of nursing, University of Jember)
Lula Apriliya Puteri Bintari (Faculty of nursing, University of Jember)
Jon Hafan Sutawardana (Faculty of Nursing, University of Jember)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Dec 2025

Abstract

Background: Spiritual distress is a problem with the patient's response to health. Spiritual distress is a disturbance in the meaning of life about oneself, others, and God. Spiritual distress occurs due to spiritual needs not being met. Purpose: This study aims to determine spiritual distress in post-operative orthopedic patients in the surgical room at dr. Soebandi Regional Hospital Jember. Methods: This study employed a descriptive, consecutive sampling method involving 150 respondents from both major and minor post-operative orthopedic patients in 2023. Results: The majority of respondents in this study were men with varying ages and types of surgery, 80.7% experienced major surgery, and 19.3% underwent minor surgery. Data collection was conducted using the Spiritual Distress Scale questionnaire, and the results showed a median value of 74.00, with a minimum value of 33 and a maximum value of 103. This indicates that the resulting value is close to the maximum value of the questionnaire, suggesting a high level of spiritual distress. This can be caused by the high value placed on self-relationship, which encompasses the strengths that exist within a person, including knowledge and attitudes about oneself. This high value can occur due to a lack of knowledge about oneself and a lack of confidence in the future, leading to a loss of peace of mind. Conclusion: This research provides additional data and knowledge regarding spiritual distress in post-operative orthopedic patients. Patients with spiritual distress require maintenance of spiritual well-being, which helps them find meaning in life and experience a sense of peace. The results of this research make it possible for nurses to develop and understand the importance of spiritual care for patients

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jkki

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Environmental Science Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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The Jurnal Kesehatan Komunitas Indonesia (JKKI) is an open access scientific journal managed by EBSINA and published by Al-Hijrah Indonesia. JKKI focuses on public health and nursing research, epidemiology, pharmacy, reproductive health, health management, environmental health, health promotion, ...