SPIRITUALITY APPROACH IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM: A NARRATIVE REVIEW
Keywords:
Spirituality, Emergency Service, Hospital, Humanization of Assistance, Palliative Care, Comprehensive Health CareAbstract
Introduction: Addressing religiosity and spirituality (R/S) in the hospital setting represents a significant challenge for healthcare professionals, becoming even more complex in the emergency environment. Considering that over 80% of the Brazilian population attributes great importance to religion in their lives, incorporating this dimension into healthcare assumes clinical and humanistic relevance.
Objective: To discuss the importance and challenges of addressing spirituality during emergency department care. Methods: This is a narrative literature review conducted in the PubMed database using MeSH descriptors "Spirituality" AND "Emergency Service, Hospital" AND "Emergency Medical Services", including articles published between 2020 and 2025.
Results: Eighteen articles were identified, of which 10 were selected for analysis. Studies demonstrated the scarcity of spiritual care services in emergency departments, the importance of spiritual support for patients and families in critical situations, and the need for professional training in this area.
Conclusion: Addressing spirituality in emergency settings, although challenging, is feasible and necessary. Professional training strategies, institutional protocols, and multidisciplinary team integration can contribute to humanized care and comprehensive health promotion.
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