Spirituality, Religiosity, And Burnout In Latin American Palliative Care Health Care Professionals (Lapc).

164Background: Spirituality (S) and religiosity (R) are essential in delivering Quality Palliative Care(PC). Thereu0027s limited literature regarding Latin American clinicians’ spiritual and religious characteristics, or how these shape their clinical engagement and presence of burnout. Methods: To describe the frequency, intensity and importance of S and R and burnout on the LAPCu0027s practice. From 6/1-12/31, 2017, a crossectional study using an anonymous/voluntary Online Survey was provided to active members of ALCP. We collected and analyzed data regarding demographics, role of S, R, and burnout. Results: 221/353 members from 20 Latin American Countries participated, RR:63%. Median age 47(SD+/-12), 75% were women. 40% Catholic. 58% were physicians, 19% nurses, 12% psychology, and other 12%. The median time of working in PC was 9 years (+/-7). LAPC considered themselves spiritual(median:8/10, range 0-10) and religious (5, 0-10). LAPC considered S/R very important in their lives (9/10, 0-10 and 6/10, 0-10), re...