The role of spirituality in the well-being of families with children with congenital heart disease: scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death from malformations in infants and has a significant psychological impact on families. This scoping review explored the role of spirituality in supporting families of children with CHD. It also sought to identify gaps in the existing literature and suggest directions for future research.

Methods

A synthesis review was conducted following the framework of Arksey and O'Malley, incorporating the principles of the Joanna Briggs Institute. We systematically searched four databases-Medline, Embase, Lilacs, and Scielo-selecting studies based on inclusion criteria focused on spirituality in families of children with CHD. Articles without full text, book chapters, lectures, conference abstracts, review articles, a

SUBMITTER: de Morais Almeida SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11384444 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature