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A combinação entre o aumento da esperança de vida e do número de doenças crónicas
traz como consequência o aumento da ocorrência de doenças graves, incuráveis e
progressivas. Da oncologia à falência de órgãos, doenças neurológicas e demências, em
todas as faixas etárias, estas condições têm um impacto profundo no tecido de todas as
famílias portuguesas e fazem dos cuidados paliativos (CP) um pilar dos cuidados que
devem ser prestados aos doentes.
Com mais de 22 anos de experiência profissional na área de oncologia, estou
permanentemente exposta à necessidade de abordar a prevenção e o tratamento do
sofrimento físico, psicológico, social e espiritual dos pacientes. Esta foi a razão que
desencadeou o meu desejo de iniciar um mestrado em CP. O meu objetivo foi aumentar
a minha competência nesta área, melhorar a referenciação atempada dos doentes
afetados e eventualmente fazer parte de uma equipe de CP onde a combinação das
minhas habilidades humanas e técnicas pode exercer uma influência positiva.
Optei por um estágio porque acredito que unir os conhecimentos teóricos à prática traz
consistência ao que foi aprendido e promove a sua integração, aliada ao sentido crítico,
aumentando o quadro de referência pessoal.
A divisão do estágio nos três tipos de serviços de CP teve como objetivo estabelecer o
contato e compreender como realizar o cuidado em cada um desses diferentes
ambientes e sua interconexão, levando em consideração as necessidades, preferências
e recursos do paciente e de sua família.
A comunicação, o trabalho em equipe e as responsabilidades éticas e sociais foram
fundamentais neste estágio. Acredito ter adquirido e integrado um corpo de
conhecimento substancial relacionado a esta área de atuação, tratando de temas
complexos e cooperando no desenvolvimento de soluções que sejam adequadas e
contribuam para a melhoria da qualidade do atendimento que é prestado para amenizar
o sofrimento dos pacientes no final de suas vidas.
The combination of a greater lifespan together with an increase in the number of chronic conditions brings as a consequence the augmentation of the occurrence of severe, incurable and progressive diseases. From oncology to organ failure, neurological disease, and dementia, across all age groups, these conditions have a deep impact in the fabric of all Portuguese families and make palliative care (PC) a mainstay of the care that must be provided to the afflicted. Having more than 22 years of professional experience in the area of oncology, I am permanently exposed to the need of addressing the prevention and treatment of the physical, psychological, social and spiritual suffering of the patients. This is what triggered my wish to start a Master’s Degree in PC. My aim was to increase my competence in this area, improve the timely referencing of the affected patients and eventually be a part of a PC team where the combination of my human and technical skills can exert a positive influence. I have chosen an internship because I believe that taking the theoretical knowledge to practice brings consistency to what was learned and promotes its integration, together with a critical sense, into a professional framework. Dividing the internship into the three types of PC services had the purpose of making contact and understanding how to provide care in each of these different environments and their interconnection, taking into account the needs, preferences and resources of the patient and his/her family. Communication, teamwork, and the ethical and social responsibilities were paramount in this internship. I believe that I have acquired and integrated a substantial body of knowledge related to this field of expertise, dealing with complex subjects, and cooperating in the development of solutions that are adequate and contribute to improvements in the quality of the care that is provided to alleviate the suffering of the patients at the end of their lives.
The combination of a greater lifespan together with an increase in the number of chronic conditions brings as a consequence the augmentation of the occurrence of severe, incurable and progressive diseases. From oncology to organ failure, neurological disease, and dementia, across all age groups, these conditions have a deep impact in the fabric of all Portuguese families and make palliative care (PC) a mainstay of the care that must be provided to the afflicted. Having more than 22 years of professional experience in the area of oncology, I am permanently exposed to the need of addressing the prevention and treatment of the physical, psychological, social and spiritual suffering of the patients. This is what triggered my wish to start a Master’s Degree in PC. My aim was to increase my competence in this area, improve the timely referencing of the affected patients and eventually be a part of a PC team where the combination of my human and technical skills can exert a positive influence. I have chosen an internship because I believe that taking the theoretical knowledge to practice brings consistency to what was learned and promotes its integration, together with a critical sense, into a professional framework. Dividing the internship into the three types of PC services had the purpose of making contact and understanding how to provide care in each of these different environments and their interconnection, taking into account the needs, preferences and resources of the patient and his/her family. Communication, teamwork, and the ethical and social responsibilities were paramount in this internship. I believe that I have acquired and integrated a substantial body of knowledge related to this field of expertise, dealing with complex subjects, and cooperating in the development of solutions that are adequate and contribute to improvements in the quality of the care that is provided to alleviate the suffering of the patients at the end of their lives.
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Cuidados paliativos Enfermagem holística Tipologia de cuidados paliativos Palliative care Holistic nursing Palliative care typology