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Family of the elderly with cancer: living with the difficulties
Família do idoso com câncer: vivenciando as dificuldades
La família de los ancianos con câncer: las dificultades que experimentan
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Abstract Objective: to investigate how the care for the elderly with cancer has been provided by a Brazilian family.
Method: We opted for the method of revision of literature in the bases of Lilacs, BDENF, BDTD and MEDLINE–Brazil
data, using family, elderly and cancer as descriptors, during the period of 2... view more
Objective: to investigate how the care for the elderly with cancer has been provided by a Brazilian family.
Method: We opted for the method of revision of literature in the bases of Lilacs, BDENF, BDTD and MEDLINE–Brazil
data, using family, elderly and cancer as descriptors, during the period of 2000 to 2009. Results: We analyzed
four studies that emphasized the aspects related to the main caretaker of elderly patients with cancer and not to
the family, and the need for partnerships with health’s professionals and family members. Conclusion: The
findings show that research in this area is not yet consolidated, and it is necessary to intensify efforts for the
development of evidences on the subject.... view less
Keywords
family; elderly; domestic assistance; cancer; Brazil; Latin America; South America; nursing
Classification
Medical Sociology
Family Sociology, Sociology of Sexual Behavior
Gerontology
Free Keywords
Neoplasmen
Document language
English
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
p. 1-7
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 5 (2013) 5
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2013.v5i5.1-7
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed