Nurses’ Perceptions of Cancer Survivorship in Brazil

Introduction: In Brazil, there is an emerging discussion regarding care plans and concerns related to the needs of cancer survivors. Objective: This study aimed to understand the experience of oncology specialist nurses in providing care to cancer survivors. Method: This exploratory qualitative rese...

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Autores: Santos, Antonio Tadeu Cheriff, Lima, Fernando Lopes Tavares de, Bosi, Maria Lucia Magalhães, Almeida, Liz Maria
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:Brasil
Institución:Instituto Nacional de Câncer José Alencar Gomes da Silva (INCA)
Repositorio:Revista Brasileira de Cancerologia (Online)
Idioma:portugués
inglés
español
OAI Identifier:oai:rbc.inca.gov.br:article/4556
Acceso en línea:https://rbc.inca.gov.br/index.php/revista/article/view/4556
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Sobreviventes de Câncer/psicologia
Cuidados de Enfermagem
Necessidades e Demandas de Serviços de Saúde
Enfermagem Oncológica
Cancer Survivors/psychology
Nursing Care
Health Services Needs and Demands
Oncology Nursing
Sobrevivientes de Cáncer/psicología
Atención de Enfermería
Necesidades y demandas de servicios de salud
Enfermería Oncológica
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Sumario:Introduction: In Brazil, there is an emerging discussion regarding care plans and concerns related to the needs of cancer survivors. Objective: This study aimed to understand the experience of oncology specialist nurses in providing care to cancer survivors. Method: This exploratory qualitative research was conducted through an exploratory approach with a qualitative focus, carried out in two public hospitals and two private hospitals located in Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro. Data were collected through in-person focus group sessions in each city, with 11 and 8 participating nurses, respectively. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the data. Results: The study revealed an understanding that having cancer impacts individuals and society across various dimensions. Notably, the interplay between physical, psychological, social, and economic well-being was highlighted. Additionally, challenges related to the unpreparedness of services and professionals to address these comprehensive needs were identified. Conclusion: These aspects should guide the reconstruction of policies and practices aimed at supporting people with cancer in Brazil, particularly in optimizing care processes and attending to the long-term needs of unsatisfactorily addressed survivor groups.