Problem: The spiritual considerations surrounding a disaster that can arise for individuals, communities, and health care providers include providing emotional support and care in accordance with the religious preferences of the people who have been affected by the disaster. Thus, it includes setting aside one's own religious inclination and values. Being neutral and giving support and care based on the beliefs and values of the people who have suffered (Falkner, 2018). For example, in the case of dead people, helping the relatives in performing the last rites based on the religion and culture to which the deceased and his or her family belong.
As humans, we would always feel a sense of hopelessness especially if we lost everything that we worked so hard for or lost a family member whom we love so much (Falkner, 2018). For the community, a feeling of distrust may occur because there will be times during our most vulnerable phase that we would question why the community let it happen or what have they done to help us out. Even the spiritual aspect of the community may be shaken because everything seems to be unsure at that time, and confusion or misunderstanding among members may happen.
As a community health nurse, one will be able to help in identifying opportunities to effectively deal with the spiritual well-being of an individual, community, self, and colleagues, thus, promoting holistic care. During a disaster, one vital role of a community health nurse is becoming an effective spiritual support so that individualized care with compassion can be implemented (Makwana, 2019). All aspects of being a person are shaken and spirituality should always be given prime importance too because once it has been effectively addressed, healing and recovery from a disaster can be observed faster among them