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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Spiritual well-being, symptoms and performance of patients under palliative care
- Bárbara Vitória Mendes
, - Suzana Cristina Teixeira Donato ,
- Thaina Lúcio da Silva ,
- Ramon Moraes Penha ,
- Paula Jaman-Mewes , [ ... ],
- Marina de Góes Salvetti
04-07-2023
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLESpiritual well-being, symptoms and performance of patients under palliative care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(2):e20220007
04-07-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0007
- Bárbara Vitória Mendes ,
- Suzana Cristina Teixeira Donato ,
- Thaina Lúcio da Silva ,
- Ramon Moraes Penha ,
- Paula Jaman-Mewes ,
- Marina de Góes Salvetti
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Objectives:
to assess the relationship between spiritual well-being, symptoms and performance of patients under palliative care.
Methods:
this is a descriptive correlational study, conducted with 135 patients seen in palliative care outpatient clinics. Karnofsky Performance Status Scale, Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale, Spirituality Scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were used. Data were submitted to descriptive statistical analysis and Spearman’s correlation.
Results:
among participants, 68.2% were cancer patients. The most prevalent symptoms were changes in well-being (65.2%), anxiety (63.7%), sadness (63%) and fatigue (63%). Sadness, dyspnea, sleepiness, anxiety and depression presented weak to moderate correlation with spiritual well-being. Symptom overload showed weak negative correlation with performance.
Conclusions:
symptom intensification was correlated with worsening in spiritual well-being perception. The reduction in performance was related to increased number of symptoms, especially depression and anxiety.
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Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLESpiritual well-being, symptoms and performance of patients under palliative care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(2):e20220007
04-07-2023DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0007
- Bárbara Vitória Mendes ,
- Suzana Cristina Teixeira Donato ,
- Thaina Lúcio da Silva ,
- Ramon Moraes Penha ,
- Paula Jaman-Mewes ,
- Marina de Góes Salvetti
Views0See moreABSTRACT
Objectives:
to assess the relationship between spiritual well-being, symptoms and performance of patients under palliative care.
Methods:
this is a descriptive correlational study, conducted with 135 patients seen in palliative care outpatient clinics. Karnofsky Performance Status Scale, Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale, Spirituality Scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were used. Data were submitted to descriptive statistical analysis and Spearman’s correlation.
Results:
among participants, 68.2% were cancer patients. The most prevalent symptoms were changes in well-being (65.2%), anxiety (63.7%), sadness (63%) and fatigue (63%). Sadness, dyspnea, sleepiness, anxiety and depression presented weak to moderate correlation with spiritual well-being. Symptom overload showed weak negative correlation with performance.
Conclusions:
symptom intensification was correlated with worsening in spiritual well-being perception. The reduction in performance was related to increased number of symptoms, especially depression and anxiety.
- Bárbara Vitória Mendes
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RESEARCH
Challenges to implementation of advance directives of will in hospital practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1031-1038
01-01-2016
Abstract
RESEARCHChallenges to implementation of advance directives of will in hospital practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1031-1038
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0085
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Objective:
to understand the difficulties and limitations in the implementation of advance directives of will in the hospital context.
Method:
qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study conducted by means of semi-structured interviews with nurses, resident physicians and family caregivers. The data were analyzed by using discursive textual analysis based on the framework of bioethics principles.
Results:
the following categories emerged: Terminality as an expression of loss and cure as an option for care; concerns about legal implications; advance directives of will demand patient autonomy and proper communication.
Conclusion:
limitations and difficulties in practice of advance directives of will from the perspective of the participants show, apart from countless conflicts and dilemmas regarding end-of life matters, that impending death experiences obstruct patients' wishes.
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RESEARCHChallenges to implementation of advance directives of will in hospital practice
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2016;69(6):1031-1038
01-01-2016DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0085
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Objective:
to understand the difficulties and limitations in the implementation of advance directives of will in the hospital context.
Method:
qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study conducted by means of semi-structured interviews with nurses, resident physicians and family caregivers. The data were analyzed by using discursive textual analysis based on the framework of bioethics principles.
Results:
the following categories emerged: Terminality as an expression of loss and cure as an option for care; concerns about legal implications; advance directives of will demand patient autonomy and proper communication.
Conclusion:
limitations and difficulties in practice of advance directives of will from the perspective of the participants show, apart from countless conflicts and dilemmas regarding end-of life matters, that impending death experiences obstruct patients' wishes.
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REVISÃO
Anticipated directives and living will for terminal patients: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):524-534
06-01-2015
Abstract
REVISÃOAnticipated directives and living will for terminal patients: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):524-534
06-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680321i
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Objective:
characterizing the national and international scientifi c literature about the advanced directives of living will as applied to the terminally ill patient.
Method:
integrative review considering the articles published in Portal Capes, SciELO, LILACS, MEDLINE, Journal of Bioethics and Bioethikos, with the descriptors: Advanced directives, Wills regarding life and Advance Directives, Living Will and Terminally Ill, totaling 44 articles submitted to content analysis.
Results:
three categories emerged: Students and professionals facing the advance directives of living will: Perceptions, opinions and practices; Patient’s receptivity to the Advance Directives of Living Will; The family facing the advance directives of living will.
Conclusion:
the relevance of the topic became evident as a guarantee of respect for the dignity and autonomy of the patient, as well as to reduce ethical confl icts faced by families and health professionals facing care at the end of life.
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REVISÃOAnticipated directives and living will for terminal patients: an integrative review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2015;68(3):524-534
06-01-2015DOI 10.1590/0034-7167.2015680321i
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Objective:
characterizing the national and international scientifi c literature about the advanced directives of living will as applied to the terminally ill patient.
Method:
integrative review considering the articles published in Portal Capes, SciELO, LILACS, MEDLINE, Journal of Bioethics and Bioethikos, with the descriptors: Advanced directives, Wills regarding life and Advance Directives, Living Will and Terminally Ill, totaling 44 articles submitted to content analysis.
Results:
three categories emerged: Students and professionals facing the advance directives of living will: Perceptions, opinions and practices; Patient’s receptivity to the Advance Directives of Living Will; The family facing the advance directives of living will.
Conclusion:
the relevance of the topic became evident as a guarantee of respect for the dignity and autonomy of the patient, as well as to reduce ethical confl icts faced by families and health professionals facing care at the end of life.
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