Manejo de enfermería al paciente no oncológico en etapa paliativa

Abstract

Introduction: Chronic non-cancerous pathologies affect a lot of people, because they do not have an able curative therapy to slow down its progress. That is why it leads to the imminent death of the patient, and it is considered essential that it can benefit from the application of palliative care. Objective: To identify the nursing management of non-cancer patients in the palliative stage. Methodology: A quantitative, descriptive and field-research was carried out. The study population consisted of fifteen nurses, considering the inclusion and exclusion perspectives. To collect the information, it was necessary to make a survey of twenty closed questions, divided into four dimensions: Environmental Management, Emotional Management, Symptom Management and Likert-type Family Support, which was subjected to validity and reliability. Results: They showed high percentages in the management of the ambience and symptoms, nevertheless, there is evidence of inadequate emotional and family management by the staff. Conclusion: The lack of knowledge about the management of non-cancer patients and the discomfort, for being such a personal issue, that currently leads into a deficit in the management of these needs. They should focus on individuality, continuity and flexibility, considering the evolution of the disease, to have adequate management of symptoms, facilitate adaptation processes, emotional support and contribute to communication between the patient, the family and health personnel, respecting values and beliefs.