Manejo e tratamento da radiodermite no paciente oncológico

Abstract

Radiotherapy is indicated either exclusively or combined with chemotherapy and surgery in the treatment of cancer, with the goal of cure, remission or palliation. Even before the advances related to radiation techniques adverse effects are observed, the reactions in the skin, the radiodermatites represent the effects most commonly found. Given the statistics that show an increase the number of people who will be diagnosed with cancer and therefore may be subjected to radiotherapy, it is imperative that nurses seek to introduce in care planning scientific evidence. The objective of the study is to identify current practices in treatment and management of radiodermatitis in cancer patients. The theoretical framework was used in evidence based practice. The adopted methodological approach was integrative review because the few publications on the subject. The sample consisted of 7 items because the outline established. After analyzing the studies, were identified recommendations established by them. This work has found, besides the lack of studies that address the prevention and treatment of radiodermatitis, the weaknesses of the articles obtained by providing recommendations with low level of evidence. Adding to the variation of behavior among nursing professionals.