This study aimed to analyze the concept of nursing care to patients with breast cancer on chemotherapy treatment, according to the perspective of the person submitted to care. The study followed the conceptual analysis methodology proposed by Walker and Avant according to Waldow, and it was developed through consultation to SCOPUS and CINAHL databases. The selection was carried out by inclusion and exclusion criteria, constituting a sample of 7 articles. There have been identified the main uses of the risk concept, defining attributes, antecedents and consequences of the concept. The evaluation of the concept and nursing care to breast cancer patient on chemotherapy treatment allowed a broader understanding of the phenomenon, with emphasis on the skills and competencies in nursing care dispensed to woman on chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
Objetivou-se realizar avaliação clínica de úlceras de perna em idosos atendidos em um ambulatório especializado. Pesquisa exploratório-descritiva, transversal, desenvolvida de agosto a novembro/2010, cuja população foi constituída de idosos portadores de úlceras de perna acompanhados na sala de curativo do Ambulatório de Cirurgia de um Hospital Universitário em Fortaleza-CE/Brasil. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista através de um formulário. Participaram do estudo 53 idosos, média de idade 69,3 anos; 27(51,0%) com tempo de existência da úlcera ≥ de 1 ano; 34 (64,1%) com localização da úlcera na ZONA I, 53 (100%) com perda tecidual; 40 (75,5%) com necrose; 43 (81,1%) com infecção; 32 (60,4%) com exsudato e destes com 50,0% com odor e 29 (54,7%) presença de dor. Concluiu-se que a avaliação clínica das úlceras de perna é uma etapa importante durante a abordagem do paciente, devendo esta ser realizada por profissional com competência acerca do assunto.
Background: On cancer, pain is one of the most frequent and distressing symptoms, being present in all stages of the disease. Knowing that, this study aimed to analyze the available evidence in the literature about chronic pain management by nurses in adult patients with cancer. Methods and Results:It is an integrative review searched in the PUBMED, LILACS, CINAHL and COCHRANE databases. Nineteen studies met the inclusion criteria proposed in the study, most controlled clinical trials. The articles were analyzed and grouped into three thematic categories: health education (52.6%), clinical practice (36.9%) and complementary therapies (10.5%). Conclusion:The nurse has various means for better pain management, promoting effective assistance, minimizing possible barriers, promoting the autonomy of the patient and the ability to self-control, resulting in greater patient satisfaction.
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