The role of nurses in the chemotherapy outpatient clinic of a Federal University: An experience report

Abstract

Introduction: Nursing plays a vital role in the care of cancer patients, offering comprehensive support from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation. Understanding how nurses work in the chemotherapy outpatient clinic helps to identify areas where treatment can be improved. Objective: Disseminate the experience of good practices, promote humanization in care, continuous training of professionals, encourage research and innovation, and strengthen the professional support network. Methodology: This is a descriptive research, reporting the experience of nurses in the university oncology outpatient clinic. Development: The chemotherapy outpatient clinic is located in a university hospital. The nursing team is made up of nurses, nursing technicians and nursing assistants. The activities carried out by the nursing team in the chemotherapy room are: welcoming patients, preparing premedications, forwarding medical prescriptions to the pharmacy, checking medications after handling by the pharmacist, puncturing peripheral venous accesses and/or activating accesses central venous veins and patient monitoring. Furthermore, the nurse exercises the leadership role of the team and performs routine bureaucratic activities inherent to his position. In summary, the role of nurses in the chemotherapy outpatient clinic is characterized by a set of complex and interdisciplinary practices, which aim to achieve excellence in oncological care, as well as the dissemination of knowledge among university students who carry out their undergraduate and postgraduate internships there. graduation. Final considerations: The practice of working in the chemotherapy outpatient clinic highlights the importance of nursing's role in the comprehensive care of cancer patients. The dedication, technical knowledge and sensitivity of nurses are fundamental to providing quality care. Through reception, education, monitoring and rehabilitation, the nursing team contributes significantly to the well-being of patients.