Cancer, poverty and human development: challenges for nursing care in oncology

Authors

  • Maria de Fátima Batalha de Menezes INCA; Cancer Hospital I
  • Teresa Caldas Camargo INCA; Cancer Hospital I
  • Maria Teresa dos Santos Guedes INCA; Cancer Hospital I
  • Laisa F.F Lós de Alcântara Rio de Janeiro Federal University; College of Nursing Anna Nery

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000700011

Keywords:

poverty, human development, oncologic nursing

Abstract

This is a reflection on poverty, human development and their interfaces with Oncology Nursing Care. Objectives: identify the prevailing types of cancer per region; point the challenges posed to nursing care; discuss the possibilities for Oncology Nursing actions in this context. In light of the demographic, epidemiologic and socio-cultural distribution of cancer in Brazil, a systematic articulation of the Oncology care, in situations of poverty and of low human development, represents a challenge for Nursing, as the necessary actions for prevention, early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation, range from low to high complexity. This conception opens the possibility of meeting this population's diverse demands made to the specialized services in Oncology, which are not restricted only to the antineoplastic treatment access, but include needs inherent to socio-economic-cultural factors.

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Published

2007-10-01

Issue

Vol. 15 (2007): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Cancer, poverty and human development: challenges for nursing care in oncology. (2007). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 15(spe), 780-785. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000700011