The process of getting sick of cancer patients in palliative care

Abstract

Objective: To understand how the oncology patient in palliative care experiences or becomes ill. Method: The study is a qualitative assessment of the exploratory descriptive character, carried out at the Oncological Research Center, in Florianópolis, from October 2017 to February 2018. Participated 10 patients admitted to palliative care units. A Bardin content analysis was used and three thematic categories were constituted. The ethical precepts of the research were respected. Results: surveyed had a median of 57 years, complete elementary school, were widowed (40%) and married (30%). Cancer patients need to be fully understood. It was evidenced as the victims of a disease attack. Each individual expresses a different way to fight cancer. Conclusion: Effective communication with patients about their real health status is essential. Consider the following future research that addresses the theme addressed in this study, to improve knowledge on the topic.