Keywords
Spirituality
Religion
Mental health
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Abstract
Objective: Identify research trends that explore the relationship between religion, spirituality, and the mental health of nursing professionals. Methods: This scientometric study analyzed articles published up to 2023 that examined the influence of religion and spirituality on the mental health of nursing professionals. Data were collected from the Web of Science, Scopus, Scielo, and PubMed databases. Results: Seventy-five articles published between 1995 and 2023, from 61 journals and 314 authors, were included. Scientific production on this topic increased significantly in 2020. Keyword analysis revealed that "anxiety," "COVID-19," "burnout," and "depression" were the most studied subjects within this theme. Final considerations: Despite the surge in scientific production on this topic, largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, most studies still focus on populations other than nursing professionals. This highlights a knowledge gap regarding the impact of religion and spirituality on the mental health of nursing professionals.
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