HUMANIZED NURSING: REPERCUSSIONS ON CLINICAL PROGRESS AND PATIENT WELL-BEING

Abstract

This integrative review analyzed humanized nursing and its repercussions on clinical evolution and patient well-being across different care settings. It proceeded from the understanding that person-centered practices, communication, symptom management, and emotional support shape experiences and clinical outcomes, depending on organizational and training conditions. Accordingly, this study analyzed humanization practices in nursing, assessed clinical and psychosocial effects, and discussed barriers and implementation strategies. The review followed six stages, guided by a research question structured with the PICo strategy; search in the VHL (BVS: LILACS, MEDLINE, BDENF), 2015–2025, full text and humans, combining DeCS/MeSH descriptors with the AND operator; PRISMA screening, data extraction and appraisal using JBI; synthesis by setting and outcome. Trials and comparative studies showed reductions in anxiety and depression, improved quality of life and satisfaction, fewer perioperative complications, better nutritional preservation during chemotherapy, and neonatal benefits (lower bilirubin, less phototherapy, higher oxygen saturation). Interventions such as immediate skin-to-skin contact after cesarean section, perioperative plans with multimodal pain control, structured psychological support, and narrative nursing programs in ICUs were effective without increasing adverse events. Perception studies indicated favorable evaluations, with gaps in openness to communication. Humanized nursing is associated with clinical and psychosocial gains and can be incorporated into care protocols through micro-interventions, provided it is supported by governance, continuing education, and work organization oriented to communication and shared decision-making.