The purpose of this article is to ponder on the relevance of palliative care in assisting ill
patients with neoplasias in their dwellings, since palliative care aims at giving patients and …

The study sought to understand the meanings that one attaches to the nursing staff working
process directed to persons under palliative care cancer. For this, we used the theoretical …

Introduction: The appearance of an oncological, untreatable and degenerative disease is
lived by each patient in a unique and singular manner, which leads to the manifestation of …

Much has been written about the humanization of care and, particularly, about the
humanization of patient care towards death. From a first perspective, it can appear to be a …

Os cuidados paliativos são destinados às pessoas com doenças crônicas evolutivas que
ameaçam suas vidas. Têm como característica preservar a qualidade da vida, do …

Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar elementos para o debate de diretrizes em
programas de cuidados paliativos no Brasil. Foi construído por meio de levantamento …

Objective: To describe the clinical and sociodemographic profile of cancer patients admitted
to the Emergency Center for High Complexity Oncologic Assistance, observing the coverage …

Background: Palliative care is a recent development in health worldwide. In Brazil, a
growing number of people with cancer require palliative care, emphasizing the need for …

Although having my suspicions, I was unaware of the evidence demonstrating that many
patients with advanced cancer do not understand the purpose of the chemotherapies they …

Palliative care is a" philosophy", a" way of caring" that aims to improve the quality of life of
patients and families facing problems associated with life threatening illnesses, providing …