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@article{ Brito2017, title = {Care needs of hospitalized cancer patients: application of NANDA taxonomy}, author = {Brito, Karen Christine de Faria Velloso de and Souza, Sônia Regina de}, journal = {Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online}, number = {2}, pages = {327-332}, volume = {9}, year = {2017}, issn = {2175-5361}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2017.v9i2.327-332}, urn = {https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-53440-3}, abstract = {Objectives: To identify care needs of cancer patient and correlate these needs with the domains of NANDA taxonomy. Method: Qualitative study conducted in clinical wards for hospitalization of adults of a university hospital in Rio de Janeiro. Seven interviews were conducted and analyzed by the method of thematic analysis. Results: The interviews showed that cancer patients have their sleep patterns, nutrition and eliminations changed during hospitalization. Also underlined the hope of a cure, the belief and support of family and friends actuate in the process of coping with the disease. In the interviews two dimensions of nursing were identified: nursing related to techniques and proceedings, and Nursing related to therapeutic communication. Conclusion: To identify needs for nursing care means to completely observe those patients, see beyond the disease, see a human being who has beliefs, values, coping skills, and strong support from family and friends.}, }