Needs of Family Caregivers and the Role of Nurses in Oncological Palliative Care: Integrative Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.32635/2176-9745.RBC.2024v70n2.4560Keywords:
Palliative Care, Nursing Care, Needs Assessment, Nurse's Role, Oncology NursingAbstract
Introduction: The family caregiver of a cancer patient plays an important role in providing care, it is essential that health professionals act effectively in face of their needs and difficulties in promoting the development of caring skills. The study provides significant contributions for enhanced nursing care in order to strengthen the relationship between theory and practice. Objective: Identify the main needs of family caregivers of cancer patients in palliative care and the role of nurses in meeting these needs. Method: Integrative literature review with articles published in Portuguese, English and Spanish at the databases PubMed, BDENF, LILACS, SciELO. Results: The final sample consisted of 27 articles divided into two categories: 1) The transition to care – care needs and skills of family caregivers; 2) Nurse’s role in the transition of the family caregiver. It has been shown that family caregivers have innumerous needs in view of their new role, with nurses being primarily responsible for offering this support, helping them to master these skills. Conclusion: Scientific evidence demonstrates that nurses must understand the experiences and needs of family caregivers in face of several situations experienced in their working journey, and provide information and guidance that favors the decision-making process.
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