Abstract

Objective: To analyze the factors that contribute to the perception of the humanization of the care of hospitalized children and adolescents. Material and Method: An integrative literature review was conducted between 2016 and 2021, using the Virtual Health Library databases. For the search and selection of articles, the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology was used. The sample consisted of 20 articles. The quality of the articles was evaluated through the Methodology and Research in Surgery (MINCIR) for descriptive observational studies and Spanish Critical Reading Skills Program (CASPe) guidelines. Results: The factors associated with the humanization of care are grouped into health system factors, such as the health facility and personnel. A second group of factors is related to the perception of the child or adolescent, which is associated with mental health factors, body environment and satisfaction. Conclusion: Among the factors associated with the humanization of care from the perception of children and adolescents, aspects related to the view of the Other as a human being and subject of rights stand out.