Nurses’ Perceptions of Cancer Survivorship in Brazil

Authors

  • Antonio Tadeu Cheriff Santos Instituto Nacional de Câncer (INCA), Divisão de Pesquisa Populacional, Núcleo de Pesquisa e Estudos Qualitativos. Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3577-0772
  • Fernando Lopes Tavares de Instituto Nacional de Câncer (INCA), Divisão de Pesquisa Populacional, Núcleo de Pesquisa e Estudos Qualitativos. Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8618-7608
  • Maria Lucia Magalhães Bosi Universidade Federal do Ceará, Faculdade de Medicina, Departamento de Saúde Comunitária. Fortaleza (CE), Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9742-9230
  • Liz Maria Almeida Instituto Nacional de Câncer (INCA). Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6132-9358

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32635/2176-9745.RBC.2024v70n2.4556

Keywords:

Cancer Survivors/psychology, Nursing Care, Health Services Needs and Demands, Oncology Nursing

Abstract

Introduction: In Brazil, there is an emerging discussion regarding care plans and concerns related to the needs of cancer survivors. Objective: This study aimed to understand the experience of oncology specialist nurses in providing care to cancer survivors. Method: This exploratory qualitative research was conducted through an exploratory approach with a qualitative focus, carried out in two public hospitals and two private hospitals located in Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro. Data were collected through in-person focus group sessions in each city, with 11 and 8 participating nurses, respectively. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the data. Results: The study revealed an understanding that having cancer impacts individuals and society across various dimensions. Notably, the interplay between physical, psychological, social, and economic well-being was highlighted. Additionally, challenges related to the unpreparedness of services and professionals to address these comprehensive needs were identified. Conclusion: These aspects should guide the reconstruction of policies and practices aimed at supporting people with cancer in Brazil, particularly in optimizing care processes and attending to the long-term needs of unsatisfactorily addressed survivor groups.

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Santos ATC, Fernando Lopes Tavares de, Bosi MLM, Almeida LM. Nurses’ Perceptions of Cancer Survivorship in Brazil. Rev. Bras. Cancerol. [Internet]. 2024 May 7 [cited 2024 May 19];70(2):e-024556. Available from: https://rbc.inca.gov.br/index.php/revista/article/view/4556

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