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@article{ Tomaszewski2017,
title = {Demonstrations and necessities on the death and dying process: perspective of the person with cancer},
author = {Tomaszewski, Adriana Soares and Oliveira, Stefanie Griebeler and Arrieira, Isabel Cristina Oliveira and Cardoso, Daniela Habekost and Sartor, Silvia Francine},
journal = {Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online},
number = {3},
pages = {705-716},
volume = {9},
year = {2017},
issn = {2175-5361},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2017.v9i3.705-716},
urn = {https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-53421-9},
abstract = {Objective: To know the manifestations and needs concerning the process of death and dying of the person with
cancer at the end of their lives. Methods: This paper is a qualitative and descriptive case study. The scenario
was the participants’ homes, who were also bound to the Interdisciplinary Homecare Program, in Pelotas/RS.
Five persons with cancer at the end of their lives participated, four were male and one female. Data collection
was carried out through semi-structured interviews and participant observation, from August to September
2015. Three or four meetings happened in their homes and thematic analysis was applied. Results: Four
categories emerged: Emotional demonstrations and necessities; Social demonstrations and necessities; Physical
demonstrations and necessities; Spiritual demonstrations and necessities. Conclusion: Cancer modifies
patients and relatives’ lives, which demands skill and sensitive look from health professionals, when aiming to
completely assist patients, considering their physical, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions.},
}