THE EXPERIENCE OF PATIENTS WITH HEAD AND NECK CANCER REGARDING SELF-CARE FOR RADIODERMATITIS

Authors

  • Sandra Suely Silva de Oliveira
  • Tais dos Passos Sagica
  • Débora Igreja de Vilhena
  • Bruna Camila Blans Moreira
  • Marcos José Risuenho Brito Silva
  • Maiza Silva de Sousa
  • Mary Elizabeth de Santana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v29i0.95248

Keywords:

Neoplasms, Head and neck neoplasms, Self-care, Radiodermatitis, Nursing.

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the experience of patients with head and neck cancer regarding self-care for radiodermatitis associated with sociodemographic and clinical-pathological factors.

Method: A descriptive study with a qualitative approach, carried out at a High Complexity Oncology Reference Center in Belém - Pará - Brazil. It was conducted through interviews and analysis of medical records. The data were collected from February to April 2022 and processed using Bardin's content analysis supported by the IRAMUTEQ software.

Results: Three subcategories emerged: The importance of the patient's knowledge about radiotherapy; Identification of adverse effects related to the treatment; and Nurses' guidance on self-care.

Final Considerations: The patients' knowledge about the treatment was incipient, adverse effects were identified by the negative impact on their self-esteem and self-image, and self-care guidance was effective in reproducing care. The study provides an opportunity to develop an appropriate teaching strategy in future research.

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Published

2024-05-23

How to Cite

Oliveira, S. S. S. de, Sagica, T. dos P., Vilhena, D. I. de, Moreira, B. C. B., Silva, M. J. R. B., Sousa, M. S. de, & Santana, M. E. de. (2024). THE EXPERIENCE OF PATIENTS WITH HEAD AND NECK CANCER REGARDING SELF-CARE FOR RADIODERMATITIS. Cogitare Enfermagem, 29. https://doi.org/10.1590/ce.v29i0.95248

Issue

Vol. 29 (2024)

Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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