Characterization of theses and dissertations about nursing care in oncology

Abstract

Objective: To characterize the dissertations and theses available in nursing Theses Database Coordination of Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) that deal with care in oncology. Method: Documentary research conducted in Journal Portal CAPES, in February 2013. Results: The sample consisted of 62 studies , 47 (75,80%) dissertations and 15 (24,20%) theses. The universities that have produced more on the subject were the University of São Paulo, with 21 (33,87%) studies and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro with 10 (16,12%) jobs. Prevailed qualitative research (56,45%). Humanization of Care, Care, Assessment and evaluation strategies in nursing care and health/safety of the worker: the following thematic categories were listed. Conclusion: The majority of research postgraduate in oncology focused in the Southeast, with masters programs the highest producers in recent years, highlighting the qualitative methodological approach to development.