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Aquichan
Print version ISSN 1657-5997On-line version ISSN 2027-5374
Abstract
LOPES, Vagner José et al. Effects of Cancer Treatment on the Comfort of Children and Adolescents with Cancer: A Scoping Review. Aquichan [online]. 2022, vol.22, n.4, e2244. Epub Oct 24, 2022. ISSN 1657-5997. https://doi.org/10.5294/aqui.2022.22.4.4.
Objectives:
To map and examine the scientific evidence concerning the effects of cancer treatment on the comfort of children and adolescents with cancer.
Materials and Methods:
This scoping review was carried out in the following electronic information resources: BVS, PubMed, Cinahl, SciVerse Scopus, Lilacs, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Two independent reviewers analyzed the studies’ relevance.
Results:
The search yielded 4,295 publications, of which 20 comprised the final sample. Following evidence mapping, the effects (20; 100 %) on comfort were found, and the most prevalent were pain (12; 60 %), fear (9; 45 %), nausea (5; 25 %), difficulty eating (4; 20 %), and distress (4; 20 %). Regarding the oncologic treatment modality, antineoplastic therapy prevailed in 11 (55 %) of the selected articles.
Conclusions:
Cancer treatment affects the comfort of children and adolescents with cancer, causing suffering and changing their well-being. It indicates the need to evaluate its impact and take nursing care measures to reduce complications and improve these patients’ adaptation to treatment.
Keywords : Child; adolescent; patient comfort; medical oncology; nursing.