Limited research has developed clear criteria for integrating spiritual care into Palliative Care practice and education, bridging the gap between theory and practice. To address this gap, this project aims to develop recommendations on spiritual care competence for Palliative Care education and training in Portugal and Spain.

 These guidelines will help deliver culturally and spiritually sensitive, high-quality PC in Iberia, emphasising the relevance of person-centred care and strengthening spiritual care competence as a central part of professional development.

Keywords: End-of-Life; Guidelines; Palliative Care; Spiritual Care Competence

Principal Investigator: Carlos Laranjeira ( carlos.laranjeira@ulo.pt)

Research Team

• ciTechCare: Ana Querido (ana.querido@ulo.pt); Maria dos Anjos Dixe (maria.dixe@ulo.pt)
• Spanish Society of Palliative Care: Enric Benito; Irene Fernández Martínez; Laura Galiana Llinares; Marcela Specos; María Nabal Vicuña; Mónica Dones; Noemí Sansó; Paula Ossandón Lira; Sara Martínez Gregorio 

Duration: 36 months (2023 – 2026)

Institutional Partners and Others:

• Iberian-American Spirituality Forum;
• Portuguese Association of Palliative Care [APCP];
• Spanish Society of Palliative Care [SECPAL].

Funding: Fundación Pía Aguirrechi (Spain)