Perception of older adults receiving palliative care

• Main Authors: Fernanda Laporti Seredynskyj, Rosalina Aparecida Partezani Rodrigues, Marina Aleixo Diniz, Jack Roberto Silva Fhon
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidade Federal de Goias 2014-06-01
• Series: Revista Eletrônica de Enfermagem
• Subjects: Cuidados Paliativos; Idoso, Enfermagem Geriátrica.
• Online Access: http://revistas.ufg.emnuvens.com.br/fen/article/view/22795

The present study aimed at understanding the perception of older adults who are receiving palliative oncological care on self care in relation to different stages of the disease and how such perception affected their lives. This is a qualitative study using oral history conducted with 15 older adults receiving palliative chemotherapy treatment in a health institution. The following categories emerged: social network, perspectives for confronting life, changes and spirituality. It is necessary for nursing staff to understand this process so that the measures implemented take into account all of the implications of the disease and aim at improving quality of life.   doi: 10.5216/ree.v16i2.22795.