Nursing professionals' anxiety and feelings in terminal situations in oncology

Authors

  • Daniella Antunes Pousa Faria Vale do Acaraú State University
  • Eulália Maria Chaves Maia Rio Grande do Norte Federal University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000600012

Keywords:

nursing, anxiety, terminally ill, neoplasms

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate, through a cross-sectional study, factors that influence anxiety levels and feelings of a nursing team who care for terminal patients with cancer. The sample consisted of 50 Nursing Assistants and Technicians from the Hospital reference on cancer care in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Data were collected through the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Results showed that 69.8% of the professionals have medium anxiety levels and 30.2% have high levels of anxiety. The Number of Patients attended and "Working in another Institution" interfered in the anxiety levels. The most remarkable professionals' feelings were suffering and sadness, and Child was the most difficult age group to care for. Studies which develop support strategies to those health professionals are necessary to reduce and/or to prevent high anxiety and stress levels.

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Published

2007-12-01

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 6 (2007)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Faria, D. A. P., & Maia, E. M. C. (2007). Nursing professionals’ anxiety and feelings in terminal situations in oncology. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 15(6), 1131-1137. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000600012