Introduction: Spirituality has risen as of considerable recent interest in Occupational Therapy.
However, ambiguity and diverse practice notions has an impact on use of spirituality in day-to-day life. Thus, the purpose of the study is to offer a conceptual framework and a dynamic model, derived from the study to guide practice, education and research.
Objectives: The objective of this study was to develop guidelines to practice spirituality as a domain in Occupational Therapy in India.
Methods: This study used mixed methodology based on Medical Research Council, UK’s development and evaluation of complex intervention guidelines. Qualitative narrative study and Systematic review was used to develop beta version of intervention.
Results: The study developed a Spirituality Intervention Framework consisting of A Spirituality Assessment Approach Framework and Spirituality Intervention Approach Framework. In occupational therapy education, it is imperative that students acquire skills related to spirituality and spiritual care. This study offers a conceptual framework and a dynamic model, derived from the study to guide practice, education and research.
Conclusion: This study has developed guidelines to practice spirituality as a domain in Occupational Therapy in India which is framed by findings of qualitative interviews illuminating the understanding of core concepts of spirituality in occupational therapy, how dimensions of spirituality were incorporated in occupational therapy practice and extensive literature review to develop culturally sensitive guidelines to practice spirituality as a domain of practice.