Care needs of hospitalized cancer patients: application of NANDA taxonomy

Abstract: Objectives: To identify care needs of cancer patient and correlate these needs with the domains of NANDA taxonomy. Method: Qualitative study conducted in clinical wards for hospitalization of adults of a university hospital in Rio de Janeiro. Seven interviews were conducted and analyzed by the method of thematic analysis. Results: The interviews showed that cancer patients have their sleep patterns, nutrition and eliminations changed during hospitalization. Also underlined the hope of a cure, the belief and support of family and friends actuate in the process of coping with the disease. In the interviews two dimensions of nursing were identified: nursing related to techniques and proceedings, and Nursing related to therapeutic communication. Conclusion: To identify needs for nursing care means to completely observe those patients, see beyond the disease, see a human being who has beliefs, values, coping skills, and strong support from family and friends

Alternative title
Necesidades de atención de los pacientes con cáncer: aplicación de la taxonomía nanda
Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch
Notes
Veröffentlichungsversion
begutachtet (peer reviewed)
In: Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online ; 9 (2017) 2 ; 327-332

Event
Veröffentlichung
(where)
Mannheim
(when)
2017

DOI
10.9789/2175-5361.2017.v9i2.327-332
URN
urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-53440-3
Rights
Open Access; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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