THE IMPACT OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT OFFERED BY NURSES ON ONCOLOGY PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY

Authors

  • Thaiana Kaira Hildebrando Perez Centro Universitário de Rio Preto image/svg+xml
  • Yngrid Cavalcante de Oliveira Freitas Centro Universitário Unifacisa
  • Ananda Neves Costa Universidade Anhembi Morumbi SJC
  • Júlia Pinho Valente Goulart Catholic University of Pelotas image/svg+xml
  • Laura Alves Vieira de Moraes City University of São Caetano do Sul image/svg+xml
  • Thamyres Cristina Oliveira Santos UNA
  • Vitória Corchak de Souza Universidade de Araraquara
  • Rayanne Felix Matos Universidade do Estado do Amazonas image/svg+xml
  • Rodrigo Mendes Venâncio da Silva Faculdade Morgana Potrich
  • Giovanna Alves de Souza Universidade do Estado do Amazonas image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v10i4.13469

Keywords:

Psychosocial Support. Oncology Nursing. Quality of life.

Abstract

The psychosocial support provided by nurses to cancer patients and their families is a critical element in the treatment and recovery process, significantly influencing the quality of life and emotional well-being of those involved. This article reviews existing literature on the impact of this type of support, emphasizing holistic care practices that transcend physical cancer treatment. It addresses how early intervention adapted to the individual needs of patients and families can mitigate psychological stress, improve communication between patients, family members and the healthcare team, and strengthen social support networks. The analysis of the studies demonstrates that the active involvement of nurses in psychosocial support contributes to better adherence to treatment, reduction of anxiety and depression, and promotion of resilience in both patients and their caregivers.

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Author Biographies

  • Thaiana Kaira Hildebrando Perez, Centro Universitário de Rio Preto

    Graduanda em Enfermagem, Centro Universitário de Rio Preto. 

  • Yngrid Cavalcante de Oliveira Freitas, Centro Universitário Unifacisa

    Graduanda de medicina, Centro Universitário Unifacisa. 

  • Ananda Neves Costa, Universidade Anhembi Morumbi SJC

    Graduanda em Medicina - Universidade Anhembi Morumbi SJC. 

  • Júlia Pinho Valente Goulart, Catholic University of Pelotas

    Graduanda de medicina, Universidade Católica de Pelotas. 

  • Laura Alves Vieira de Moraes, City University of São Caetano do Sul

    Graduanda em medicina, Universidade municipal de São Caetano do Sul. 

  • Thamyres Cristina Oliveira Santos, UNA

    Graduanda em enfermagem, UNA- Campus Divinópolis. 

  • Vitória Corchak de Souza, Universidade de Araraquara

    Graduanda em Medicina, Universidade de Araraquara. 

  • Rayanne Felix Matos, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas

    Graduanda em Enfermagem, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas. 

  • Rodrigo Mendes Venâncio da Silva, Faculdade Morgana Potrich

    Graduado em Medicina, Faculdade Morgana Potrich. 

  • Giovanna Alves de Souza, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas

    Nível de escolaridade: Graduanda em enfermagem, Universidade do Estado do Amazonas.

Published

2024-04-08

How to Cite

Perez, T. K. H., Freitas, Y. C. de O., Costa, A. N., Goulart, J. P. V., Moraes, L. A. V. de, Santos, T. C. O., Souza, V. C. de, Matos, R. F., Silva, R. M. V. da, & Souza, G. A. de. (2024). THE IMPACT OF PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT OFFERED BY NURSES ON ONCOLOGY PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY. Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências E Educação, 10(4), 861-870. https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v10i4.13469

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