Nursing intervention focusing on health promotion behaviors in adult cancer patients: a scoping review

This review aims to map and provide an overview of literature concerning nursing strategies and intervention programs that promote healthy behaviors in cancer patients. A scoping review was conducted using the methodological framework developed by Joanna Briggs Institute and preferred reporting item...

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Published in:Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P 2021-01, Vol.55, p.e03673-e03673
Main Authors: Peixoto, Nuno Miguel Dos Santos Martins, Peixoto, Tiago André Dos Santos Martins, Pinto, Cândida Assunção Santos, Santos, Célia Samarina Vilaça de Brito
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Health Behavior
Health Education
Health Promotion
Humans
Knowledge
Neoplasm
Neoplasms
NURSING
Oncology Nursing
Patient Education as Topic
Review
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Summary:This review aims to map and provide an overview of literature concerning nursing strategies and intervention programs that promote healthy behaviors in cancer patients. A scoping review was conducted using the methodological framework developed by Joanna Briggs Institute and preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses extension for scoping reviews. Twelve databases were searched (2012-2019). Retrieved data included descriptive analyses exploring studies' methodological characteristics and results. From 1589 studies, 12 were included. Most studies included patients on survivorship period (n=10) and selected intervention strategies focusing patient's knowledge and awareness (n=8). Educational sessions were supported by behavioral change reinforcements and motivational incentives. Only two of the considered studies analysed intervention cost effectiveness, but none disclosed intervention-related costs. Nursing interventions are effective in promoting health behaviors when include health education and encouragement towards change. Survivorship is the perfect time for health promotion. Nurses can be considered health promoters, by encouraging health education and enhance survivor's motivation.
ISSN:0080-6234
1980-220X
1980-220X
DOI:10.1590/S1980-220X2019039403673