THE PERCEPTION AND CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY NURSES IN THE PROCESS OF HUMANIZED CARE FOR PALLIATIVE ONCOLOGY PATIENTS AT HOME IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CASTANHAL

Abstract

Introduction: This study aims at the level of knowledge of professional nurses in primary health care about the issues that involve the process of humanized care for palliative cancer patients at home, taking into account the fears and insecurity in providing this type of care at home. household scope. Objective: To know the perception and challenges faced by nurses in the public health service within the Family Health Strategies about the humanization process with regard to oncological palliative care aimed at domiciled patients. Methodology: 25 nurses working at Family Health Units and Basic Health Units (USF/UBS) in the municipality of Castanhal in June and July 2022 participated in the study. Data were collected through a questionnaire applied to nurses in both shifts of works containing 5 questions about the suggested theme, which allowed us to visualize the difficulties faced by health professionals in carrying out their daily activities as well as their knowledge and strategies to be used by them in the applicability of care to cancer patients domiciled in palliative process within its coverage area. Results: It was observed within the quantitative (mixed) qualitative expectation that most nurses practicing the research were insecure about the topic addressed, much was said about the relevant issues, the lack of experience, knowledge and support for the realization of possible strategies to be implemented for this specific type of assistance. Conclusion: It was concluded that it is necessary to seek subsidies to reach and understand the nurses' perceptions regarding the issue of the suggested theme, which brings us closer to the main pertinent questions about the care of domiciled palliative cancer patients, since we lack knowledge of cause and theoretical-scientific technique to provide this service with absolute safety, taking into account the main guiding questions that go beyond the maintenance of pain relief for these patients