Perfil sócio-demográfico dos pacientes em uso de antineoplásicos neutóxicos em uma unidade de atendimento oncológico

Abstract

The anticancer drugs are used in treating various cancers and to interfere directly in the functions of cell reproduction. Despite major advances in cancer therapy, patients receiving chemotherapy experience severe side effects that limit their doses and, consequently, their beneficial effects. Peripheral neuropathy induced by chemotherapy is a common factor limiting this treatment. Her symptoms denounce the damage to the peripheral nervous system that transmits information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body. It is during the nursing consultation where there is the possibility to evaluate each patient on their needs. It is proposed in this study to identify the social demographic profile of patients using potentially neurotoxic antineoplastic cytostatics through a descriptive study. This knowledge makes it possible to list the information that nurses can achieve the level of understanding involved. It is considered after the completion of this study that knowledge of patients' profile makes it possible to promote better treatment adherence, reduce the stress of the client and his family, minimize or prevent the onset of treatment-related complications and improve quality of life. Moreover, to ensure that those involved can direct the additional services offered by cancer treatment unit according to the order of the ad hoc needs. This contributes to the development of a clinical look refined, differentiated listening and quality care in an undeniably difficult time for those involved.