Caring for children and adolescents with cancer: the intrathecal chemotherapy phase

Authors

  • Fernanda Araújo Lemos Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Regina Aparecida Garcia de Lima Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Débora Falleiros de Mello Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692004000300006

Keywords:

pediatric nursing, drug therapy, medical oncology

Abstract

This study aims to explore the experiences of children and adolescents with cancer during the intrathecal chemotherapy phase, by means of a qualitative approach. Empirical data were collected on the basis of semi-structured interviews. Study participants were eleven children/adolescents who received intrathecal chemotherapy, between 07 and 16 years old, from both genders, attended at a hospital school in the interior of São Paulo State, Brazil. Results converged towards the following issues: intrathecal routine; fear, pain and relief fantasies and strategies. This study gave access to important information with a view to caring for children/adolescents during the intrathecal chemotherapy phase, which is considered as one of the most stressing situations. With respect to nursing implications, we identified the vital nature of information for children/adolescents with cancer since this makes it possible to minimize uncertainties and negative feelings and makes them collaborate and participate in treatment.

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Published

2004-06-01

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3 (2004)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Caring for children and adolescents with cancer: the intrathecal chemotherapy phase. (2004). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 12(3), 485-493. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692004000300006