Abstract
Objective:to analyze and correlate occupational roles, symptoms and self-care capacity in oncologic patients seen at the chemotherapy service of a university hospital.Method:cross-sectional study, in which the instruments were applied sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire, M.D Andersons Symptom Inventory - core, Appraisal of Self Care Agency Scale-Revised and Occupational Paper Identification List to oncologic patients seen in the chemotherapy service of a university hospital. Data analysis included absolute and relative frequency tables and multiple linear regression, adopting a significance level of =0.05.Results:the sample showed capacity for self-care operationalized with an average of X=57.8. In the correlation between the degree of importance of the occupational papers and the scores of the evaluation instrument for self-care was found statistical significance in the papers of volunteer (r=0.26; p=0.02) and friend (r=0.33; p= <0.001). The linear regression showed that the greater the interference of symptoms in life activities (=0.20; p=0.05) and greater the importance of the role of friend (p=0.001; p=0.43), the higher the rates of self-care.Conclusion:the operationalization of self-care can be directly related to the degree of importance attributed to the performance of social roles.
Highlights
IntroductionAdverse events related to cancer treatment are very frequent and 86% of patients report experiencing, at least, one side effect[3]
The antineoplastic chemotherapy treatment can be long and disabling, as well as involving environmental and social aspects, which aggravate and alter the functional capacity and various activities of life[1,2].Adverse events related to cancer treatment are very frequent and 86% of patients report experiencing, at least, one side effect[3]
A total of 79 patients participated in the study, 50.6% of whom were women, 54.4% were elderly, the age range was 23 to 86 years, with a standard deviation (SD) of 13.5 and a mean age of 56.9 years
Summary
Adverse events related to cancer treatment are very frequent and 86% of patients report experiencing, at least, one side effect[3]. The Orem’s Theory of Self-Care bases the interventions on self-care, among the nursing team but, serves as a theoretical subsidy for the occupational therapists. This concept presents itself as a complex, innate ability, performed throughout life, with a focus on recognizing and performing personal needs[6,7]. By providing self-confidence in performing self-care in cancer patients during chemotherapy, a positive impact on side effects, such as fatigue, can be achieved[8]
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