Abstract

Introduction: Attention has been given to spirituality as a strategy for coping with illnesses, as it has a protective role against psychological morbidity, given its impact on the way people deal with pathology.

Methodology: Through the literature review, we approach spirituality in the clinical evaluation of patients by health professionals, whose knowledge of the patient’s spiritual dimension is able to contribute to the relief of suffering and coping with the disease. Results: 11 publications were found that met the inclusion criteria, 7 articles, 3 books, 1 dissertation. Discussion: the Family Health Strategy, democratized access to health services at the primary level of Health Care. Primary Health Care Units, generalist professionals, who are responsible for providing care capable of solving approximately 80% of the demands, whose spiritual component must be considered. It is essential to include spirituality in the clinical evaluation of users of Primary Health Care Units, assuming that the recommended doctor-patient bond can optimize qualified listening, the professional’s understanding of the meaning of falling ill for the patient, as well as the establishment of a therapeutic plan. Able to consider the patient’s spiritual and religious specificities, favoring the prognosis and coping with the adversities resulting from the illness. Final considerations: considering that the spiritual dimension has a systemic nature, its use by Primary Health Care professionals is fundamental. There is a need for a paradigm shift in health care, moving away from the technical Cartesian biomedical view to the view of spirituality and health.

Keywords: Spirituality; Religion; Medicine; Physician-Patient Relations

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