ArticleBMC medical education2023
The current status of "spirituality and health" teaching in Brazilian medical schools: a nationwide survey.
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- Opinions, Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Spirituality and Religiosity in the Clinical Practice of Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe · 2026Article
- Exploring the Role of Spirituality and Religiosity in Medical Education in Brazil.Journal of religion and health · 2026Article
- Evaluation of the first edition of the 'Spirituality in medicine' programme implemented for medical students at the Nicolaus Copernicus University, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Pre- and post-test research.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Spirituality and Cardiovascular Disease: Valuing Cultural Sensitivity in Cardiology.Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia · 2025Article
- Quantitative and Qualitative Research in the Field of 'Spirituality and Health': An Introductory How-to-Guide from a Brazilian Perspective.Journal of religion and health · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundRecent data on the teaching of "spirituality and health" (S/H) in medical schools are needed. In this study, we aimed to investigate the current status of S/H teaching in Brazilian medical schools, the opinions of medical directors/deans on this topic and the factors associated with its incorporation into the curriculum.
methodsA nationwide cross-sectional survey was carried out in 2021. Information concerning the S/H content in the curricula of medical schools was obtained through medical school representatives and other sources. Medical school representatives were asked about their opinions of and barriers to S/H teaching. Regression models were used to evaluate the factors associated with the incorporation of such content into the curriculum.
resultsInformation on the incorporation of S/H content in medical curricula was retrieved from different sources for all 342 (100%) Brazilian medical schools. Among the representatives, 150 (43.9%) completed the online form. An increase in the S/H content in Brazilian medical schools was observed (from 40% to 2011 to 65.5% in 2021). Most medical school representatives agreed that this issue is important in medical training and that more space in the curriculum is needed. However, they also observed several barriers, such as a lack of knowledge of medical teachers/faculty, a lack of time, and the topic not being included in teaching plans. The most important factors that influenced the incorporation of S/H teaching in medical schools and representatives' opinions were a lack of time and knowledge, professor preparedness and standardized national competency requirements.
conclusionThese results could help medical educators rethink the incorporation of S/H content into their curricula.
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