Usage and Structure 

The instrument is currently validated in different language versions, i.e., German, English, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, Norwegian, Lithuanian, Polish, Hebrew, Arabic, Japanese ...

In its main version, the SCCQ uses 26 items and some additional informative items. 

It differentiates seven factors:

1. Perceptual Competences
2. Team Spirit
3. Documentation Competences
4. Self-Awareness and proactive Opening Competences
5. Knowledge about other Religions
6. Interviewing Competences 
7. Proactive Empowerment Competences

Spiritual Care competences may be influenced by cultural and religious/spiritual contexts of different groups and societies. Therefore, the assessment of these competencies may differ across cultures and professional groups.