Adaptation of the Nursing Activities Score for oncologic care - Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

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Adaptation of the Nursing Activities Score for oncologic care

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 01-01-2018;71(5):2383-2391

DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0015

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ABSTRACT

Objective:

To adapt the contents of the Nursing Activities Score (NAS) tool to assist patients with cancer.

Method:

Methodological research that according to the Delphi Technique is a method aiming at the validation of content through agreement of experts.

Results:

It took two rounds of opinion of experts, which added content contributions without modifying the structure and score of the original tool. The level of agreement ranged from 71 to 86%, and biological factors and assistance were more suggested: Monitoring and controls; Laboratory investigations; Support and care for family members and patients; Intravenous replacement; Renal support; Management activities.

Conclusion:

A high level of complexity of patients with cancer, and the demand for care and biopsychosocial-spiritual care was diagnosed. This tool will enable the measurement of the workload of the Oncology Nursing team, which can contribute to the staffing dimensioning.

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