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Palliative care in pediatric oncology in nursing students' perception* * Article extracted from the completion of undergraduate research “Palliative care in pediatric oncology from the perception of nursing scholars” developed at the Center for Research and Studies in Integral Health of Children and Adolescent (NUPESICA) at UFF, 2014.

ABSTRACT

Objective:

To know the perception of Nursing scholars about palliative care on pediatric oncology.

Methods:

Exploratory research with qualitative approach held on 2014, in a School of Nursing at Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Were interviewed 20 undergraduate students in their senior year. The data collected were submitted to Thematic Analysis.

Results:

For the students, the palliative care in pediatric oncology is associated to controlling signs and symptoms related to diseases' progression, comfort, support, promotion of quality of life and well-being, using recreational resources. On the other side, some understand that palliative care aims to prolong life. They perceive the need of a multi-professional team acting together with the child and their family.

Conclusion:

Considering the complexity and multiple aspects involved in palliative care, the same must be approached during Nurses' undergraduate course.

Keywords:
Palliative Care; Oncology Nursing; Child Health

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