EVALUATION OF SYMPTOMS IN ONCOLOGICAL PATIENTS ADMITTED TO AN EXCLUSIVE PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.71660

Keywords:

Signs and Symptoms, Palliative care, Oncology, Pain, Nursing.

Abstract

Objective: to assess symptoms in cancer patients admitted to an exclusive Palliative Care Unit.
Method: Prospective quantitative study of 30 advanced cancer patients admitted to a specialized unit in Distrito Federal, Brazil. Data were collected between November 2018 and May 2019, in two moments: on admission and 72 hours after admission. Two validated scales were used to assess symptoms and functionality, and paired Wilcoxon test was used to assess the score at both moments.
Results: Functionality worsened in thirty (30) individuals, but not significantly (p = 0.564). As for the management of symptoms, the median was significantly lower for pain (p = 0.032) and higher for tiredness (p = 0.020) and drowsiness (p = 0.012).
Conclusion: The study suggests that palliative care is crucial in the management of pain in cancer patients, improving quality of life, in addition to enhancing the role played by nurses in the delivery of this care.

Author Biographies

Karen Evellin Souza Neves, Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde (ESCS)

Graduada em Enfermagem pela Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde - DF (2016-2019)

Talita Silva Muniz, Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde (ESCS)

Graduada em Enfermagem pela Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde - DF (2016-2019)

Karine Marques Costa dos Reis, Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde (ESCS)

Graduada em Enfermagem pela Universidade de Brasília (2000), especialização em reabilitação pelo Centro SARAH de formação e pesquisa (2004) e mestrado em enfermagem pela Universidade de Brasília (2014). Tem experiência na área de Enfermagem, com ênfase em gerontologia, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: reabilitação de grande incapacitado, cuidados paliativos, incontinência urinária e fecal, sistematização da assistência de enfermagem e diagnóstico de enfermagem. Atualmente é enfermeira da Secretaria da Saúde do Distrito Federal, docente da Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde (ESCS) e doutoranda no Programa de Pós-graduação em Enfermagem.

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Published

2020-11-09

How to Cite

Neves, K. E. S., Muniz, T. S., & Reis, K. M. C. dos. (2020). EVALUATION OF SYMPTOMS IN ONCOLOGICAL PATIENTS ADMITTED TO AN EXCLUSIVE PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT. Cogitare Enfermagem, 25. https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.71660

Issue

Vol. 25 (2020)

Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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