Comprehensive Care for Pediatric Oncology Patients and Their Families from the Perspective of Primary Health Care Nurses: A Scoping Review
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Purpose: To analyze scientific evidence on the role of APS nurses in the comprehensive care of pediatric oncology patients and their families, and to understand their practices, challenges, and strategies for promoting quality of life. Design: A scoping review was performed following the Joanna Briggs Institute extension for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) and Arksey and O’Malley’s framework. Methods: Databases LILACS, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and PUBMED were searched for peer-reviewed articles published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese from January 2014 to March 2024. Identified studies were screened, extracted, and analyzed independently by two researchers. Results: Of the 197 studies identified, 16 met the inclusion criteria. The comprehensive care provided by APS nurses to pediatric oncology patients and their families was categorized into: (1) practices, such as health monitoring, home visits, and psychosocial support; (2) challenges, including interprofessional communication barriers, lack of specialized training, and complexities in early diagnosis and referral; and (3) strategies, like educational programs, promotion of self-care, advocacy, and resource access support. Conclusions: This review underscores the crucial role of APS nurses in pediatric oncology care. By analyzing practices, challenges, and strategies, it highlights their efforts in enhancing clinical outcomes and addressing psychosocial needs. Future research should explore innovative approaches to improve holistic care delivery in this critical area. Clinical Evidence: The review highlights the essential role of APS nurses in pediatric oncology. Key practices include health monitoring, home visits, and psychosocial support. Challenges include communication barriers, lack of training, and complexities in early diagnosis. Effective strategies involve educational programs, promoting self-care, and resource advocacy.
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Comprehensive Care for Pediatric Oncology Patients and Their Families from the Perspective of Primary Health Care Nurses: A Scoping Review
How to cite this paper: Pedro Emílio Gomes Prates, Antonio Jorge Silva Cor-rea-Júnior, Natália Cristina Betoni Vieira, Pedro Jacinto Ferreira, Tatiana Mara da Silva Russo, Camila Maria Silva Paraizo-Horvath, André Aparecido da Silva Teles, Helena Megumi Sonobe. (2024). Comprehensive Care for Pediatric Oncology Patients and Their Families from the Perspective of Primary Health Care Nurses: A Scoping Review. Health and Prevention Journal, 1(1), 1-16.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/hpj.2024.12.001