Professional practice of nurses who care for cancer patients in general hospitals

The present article discusses a qualitative study which aimed to understand the typical of nurses' professional practice caring for patient with cancer in general hospitals. In order to find out the reasons that motivate nurse's action, and to put in evidence what is original, significant,...

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Published inRevista brasileira de enfermagem Vol. 65; no. 3; p. 460
Main Authors da Silva, Josiane Travençolo, Matheus, Maria Clara Cassuli, Fustinoni, Suzete Maria, de Gutiérrez, Maria Gaby Rivero
Format Journal Article
LanguagePortuguese
Published Brazil 01.05.2012
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Hospitals, General
Humans
Neoplasms - nursing
Nursing
Nursing Staff, Hospital
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Summary:The present article discusses a qualitative study which aimed to understand the typical of nurses' professional practice caring for patient with cancer in general hospitals. In order to find out the reasons that motivate nurse's action, and to put in evidence what is original, significant, specific and typical about this phenomenon, we have taken into consideration the premises of the philosopher Alfred Schütz, which provide us with subsidies to unveil them. The data collected through semi-structured interviews reported that nurses admit not having the required theoretical knowledge and experience or enough practice to take care of a cancer patient. Thus, they don't feel capable of developing actions which may positively influence care on patients and their family members.
ISSN:0034-7167
DOI:10.1590/S0034-71672012000300010