Malignant Neoplastic Wounds: Clinical Management Performed by Nurses

Authors

  • Glenda Agra Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
  • Josenilda Pereira dos Santos Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
  • Alana Tamar Oliveira de Sousa Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
  • Bernadete de Lourdes André Gouveia Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
  • Débora Thaíse Freires de Brito Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
  • Elton de Lima Macêdo Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
  • Maria Vitória de Souza Medeiros Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
  • Edlene Régis Silva Pimentel Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
  • Patrícia Simplício de Oliveira Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Thalys Maynnard Costa Ferreira Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Daniele Martins do Nascimento Oliveira Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Simone Helena dos Santos Oliveira Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Maria Júlia Guimarães Oliveira Soares Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Marta Miriam Lopes Costa Universidade Federal da Paraíba

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3823/2215

Keywords:

Skin Ulcer; Wounds and Injuries; Oncology Nursing; Nursing Care

Abstract

Abstract

Objective: Investigate the clinical management of patients with neoplastic wounds by nurses. Methods: This is an exploratory study, with qualitative approach, conducted in August 2014, with ten clinical nurses of a philanthropic hospital that provides care to patients with advanced cancer. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and data analysis was performed using the Minayo’s Thematic Analysis Technique, which enabled the construction of one category and four subcategories.

Results: The nurses’ knowledge on the clinical management of wounds is weak and has many weaknesses involving patients with advanced cancer.

Conclusion: One evidenced the need to invest in continuing education and implementation of protocols that support greater autonomy of nurses in decision-making, ensuring legal support to these professionals to improve care for people with neoplastic wounds.

Key words: Skin Ulcer; Wounds and Injuries; Oncology Nursing; Nursing Care.

Author Biographies

Glenda Agra, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Nurse. PhD Student at the Postgraduate Program in Nursing of the Federal University of Paraíba. Professor at the Graduate Course in Nursing of the Federal University of Campina Grande. João Pessoa – Paraíba, Brazil.

Josenilda Pereira dos Santos, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Nurse. Federal University of Campina Grande. Cuité, Paraíba, Brazil.

Alana Tamar Oliveira de Sousa, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Nurse. PhD. Professor at the Graduate Course in Nursing of the Federal University of Campina Grande. Cuité, Paraíba, Brazil.

Bernadete de Lourdes André Gouveia, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Nurse. PhD Student at the Postgraduate Program in Nursing of the Federal University of Paraíba. Professor at the Graduate Course in Nursing of the Federal University of Campina Grande. João Pessoa – Paraíba, Brazil

Débora Thaíse Freires de Brito, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Nursing Student. Federal University of Campina Grande. Cuité, Paraíba, Brazil.

Elton de Lima Macêdo, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Nursing Student. Federal University of Campina Grande. Cuité, Paraíba, Brazil.

Maria Vitória de Souza Medeiros, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Nursing Student. Federal University of Campina Grande. Cuité, Paraíba, Brazil.

Edlene Régis Silva Pimentel, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Nurse. Specialist. Professor at the Graduate Course in Nursing of the Federal University of Campina Grande. Cuité, Paraíba, Brazil.

Patrícia Simplício de Oliveira, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Nurse, Master of Nursing at the Graduate Program of Nursing-PPGENF/UFPB, Member of the Group of Studies and Research in the Treatment of Wounds-GEPEFE, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.

Thalys Maynnard Costa Ferreira, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Nurse. Federal University of Paraíba. João Pessoa – Paraíba, Brazil.

Daniele Martins do Nascimento Oliveira, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Nurse. PhD Student at the Postgraduate Program in Nursing of the Federal University of Paraíba. João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.

Simone Helena dos Santos Oliveira, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Nurse. PhD. Professor at the Postgraduate Course in Nursing of the Federal University of Paraíba. João Pessoa – Paraíba, Brazil.

 

Maria Júlia Guimarães Oliveira Soares, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Nurse. PhD. Professor at the Postgraduate Course in Nursing of the Federal University of Paraíba. João Pessoa – Paraíba, Brazil.

 

Marta Miriam Lopes Costa, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Nurse. PhD. Professor at the Postgraduate Course in Nursing of the Federal University of Paraíba. João Pessoa – Paraíba, Brazil.

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Published

2016-11-25

Issue

Vol. 9 (2016)

Section

Oncology

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