Elderly with hematological neoplasic disorders: actions and difficulties related to self-care at the beginning of the disease

Authors

  • Edegarda Helena Rusisca-de Toledo Universidade Estadual de Campinas; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas
  • Maria José D'Elboux Diogo Universidade Estadual de Campinas; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692003000600002

Keywords:

elderly, self-care, oncology, hematology, nursing

Abstract

This study aims at identifying the actions and difficulties related to self-care at the initial period of the oncological-hematological disease, as reported by elderly persons attended at an outpatient setting. Interviews were carried out with 30 elderly at a hematology center in Campinas (SP). Data analysis allowed us to identify that, at the beginning of the disease, the most relevant self-care action was seeking medical care. However, the delay or difficulty in reaching a diagnosis, as well as coping with the disease and accessing health care services were the difficulties mentioned most frequently.

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Published

2003-12-01

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 6 (2003)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Toledo, E. H. R.- de, & Diogo, M. J. D. (2003). Elderly with hematological neoplasic disorders: actions and difficulties related to self-care at the beginning of the disease. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 11(6), 707-712. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692003000600002