Spiritual needs among hospitalized patients at a public hospital in Brazil: a cross-sectional study
São Paulo med. j
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141(2): 125-130, Mar.-Apr. 2023. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND:
The relationship between spirituality and health has been the object of growing discussion. There is a lack of data on spiritual needs assessments in Brazil.OBJECTIVE:
This study aimed to assess the spiritual needs of patients admitted to a public tertiary hospital and perform a comparative analysis between patients with and without indications for palliative care. DESIGN ANDSETTING:
A cross-sectional observational study included patients hospitalized between August and December 2020 in Hospital do Servidor Publico Municipal, Sao Paulo, Brazil.METHODS:
The included patients answered a questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic data, the Duke religiosity scale, and the Spiritual Needs Assessment for Patients (SNAP) tool for a spiritual needs assessment. The World Health Organization Palliative Needs tool (NECPAL) was used to evaluate the indications for palliative care. The level of significance adopted was 5%.RESULTS:
A total of 66 patients were included in this study. Most participants (97%) declared themselves as belonging to a religion. The group without indication for palliative care by the NECPAL showed greater spiritual (P = 0.043) and psychosocial needs (P = 0.004). No statistically significant difference was observed in the religious needs domain (P = 0.176). There were no statistically significant differences in the Duke scale scores between the two groups.CONCLUSION:
Spiritual, psychosocial, and religious needs are prevalent among hospitalized patients, and multidisciplinary teams must consider these needs in their management approach. In addition, this study suggests that psychosocial and spiritual needs can be even higher in patients who do not receive palliative care.
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Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
São Paulo med. j
Journal subject:
Cirurgia Geral
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Cincia
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Ginecologia
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Medicine
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Medicina Interna
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Obstetr¡cia
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Pediatria
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Sa£de Mental
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Sa£de P£blica
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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Hospital do Servidor Público Municipal/BR
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Teaching and Research Institute/BR
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