Vivências da equipe de enfermagem no cuidado de pacientes oncológicos em terminalidade: revisão integrativa

Abstract

Introduction: Cancer cases have been increasing significantly in the past few years in the Brazilian population. It becomes a concern, as many diagnoses are performed at advanced stages, reducing the chances of cure and making it a challenge for taking care of, especially for nursing care. Objective: To know what the scientific literature has published about the experiences of the nursing team in the care of terminal cancer patients in the last ten years. Materials and methods: This is an integrative literature review with a qualitative approach, based on Ganong. Results and discussion: Nursing professionals, when faced with patients' finitude, experience a mixture of feelings. Each person will present reactions according to their life experiences, beliefs and environment. Thus, a greater preparation on the subject of death is required, both in academic education and in hospitals, for better coping and providing quality care. Final considerations: The process of dying and death still generates great discomfort for nursing professionals, since in their formation they were prepared to save lives. However, it is necessary to broaden the knowledge on this subject, as it may influence the mental health of professionals and, consequently, their work with patients and families who are in the process of death.