Evidence-based Palliative Care Approaches to Non-pain Physical Symptom Management in Cancer Patients.
Semin Oncol Nurs
; 34(3): 227-240, 2018 08.
Article
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To review effective approaches for non-pain symptom management for cancer patients focusing on treatment of nausea and vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, anorexia/cachexia, fatigue, and dyspnea. DATA SOURCES Peer-reviewed articles, clinical practice guidelines, professional organization position statements.CONCLUSION:
Oncology nurses are key advocates for optimal symptom management. Maximizing palliation of symptoms improves quality of life and prolongs survival. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE To provide an evidence-based approach to symptom management, oncology nurses require a deep understanding of symptom pathophysiology while anticipating side effects, educating patients and caregivers, considering psychosocial/spiritual factors, exploring treatment expectations, and clarifying goals of treatment.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Contexto em Saúde:
11_ODS3_cobertura_universal
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3_ND
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Enfermagem Oncológica
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Cuidados Paliativos
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Papel do Profissional de Enfermagem
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Manejo da Dor
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Enfermagem de Cuidados Paliativos na Terminalidade da Vida
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Neoplasias
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Semin Oncol Nurs
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article