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Feelings and difficulties experienced by cancer patients along the diagnostic and therapeutic itineraries

Abstract Objective: To understand the feelings and difficulties experienced by cancer patients in relation to the diagnostic and therapeutic itineraries. Methods: An exploratory study of a qualitative nature, developed with 13 people with cancer, through an interview. In the period from June to Sept...

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Published in:Escola Anna Nery revista de enfermagem 2018-08, Vol.22 (4)
Main Authors: Teston, Elen Ferraz, Fukumori, Eunira Francisca Carvalho, Benedetti, Gabriela Michel dos Santos, Spigolon, Dandara Novakowski, Costa, Maria Antônia Ramos, Marcon, Sonia Silva
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Summary:Abstract Objective: To understand the feelings and difficulties experienced by cancer patients in relation to the diagnostic and therapeutic itineraries. Methods: An exploratory study of a qualitative nature, developed with 13 people with cancer, through an interview. In the period from June to September of 2017 data were collected and later submitted to content analysis. Results: The results included the unpleasant feelings that patients with cancer experience, and the recognition of factors that influence the re-signification of this phase. In addition, we observed the difficulties that perpass the routine of treatment and that compromise the basic needs of these individuals. Final considerations: It was understood that during the experience of the diagnostic and therapeutic itinerary, people with cancer experience negative feelings and many difficulties. However, some factors make possible the resignification of the disease and need to be considered by health professionals and managers to minimize the impact of the disease during this journey. Resumo Objetivo: Compreender os sentimentos e dificuldades vivenciadas por pacientes oncológicos frente aos itinerários diagnóstico e terapêutico. Métodos: Estudo exploratório, de natureza qualitativa, desenvolvido junto a 13 pessoas com câncer, por meio de entrevista. No período de junho a setembro de 2017 foram coletados os dados e posteriormente submetidos a análise de conteúdo. Resultados: Com os resultados compreendeu-se os sentimentos desagradáveis que os pacientes com câncer vivenciam, e o reconhecimento de fatores que influenciam a ressignificação dessa fase. Além disso observou-se as dificuldades que perpassam a rotina de tratamento e que comprometem as necessidades básicas desses indivíduos. Considerações finais: Compreendeu-se que durante a vivência do itinerário diagnóstico e terapêutico as pessoas com câncer experimentam sentimentos negativos e muitas dificuldades. Entretanto, alguns fatores possibilitam a ressignificação do adoecimento e necessitam ser considerados pelos profissionais de saúde e gestores para minimizar o impacto da doença durante essa jornada. Resumen Objetivo: Comprender los sentimientos y dificultades vivenciadas por pacientes oncológicos frente a los itinerarios diagnóstico y terapéutico. Métodos: Estudio exploratorio, de naturaleza cualitativa, desarrollado junto a 13 personas con cáncer, por medio de una entrevista. En el período de junio a septiembre de 2017 fueron recolectados
ISSN:1414-8145
2177-9465
2177-9465
DOI:10.1590/2177-9465-ean-2018-0017