“…Importantly, these variables included higher reported importance of chaplains, increased spirituality, a stronger intent to stay in one’s job for the next twelve months, more years of experience, and lower perceived stress over the past 30 days. These findings are validated by prior evidence linking spirituality to improved mental wellness (Helio et al, 2022; Hodapp & Zwingmann, 2019 ; Speed et al, 2020 ), lower nurse burnout (De Diego et al, 2021), and increased perceptions of chaplain importance (Liberman et al, 2020 ). Thus, spirituality and perceptions of chaplains as spiritual support staff should be considered when characterizing emotional and professional well-being among healthcare staff.…”