Psychoneuroimmunology and oncology nursing: a theoretical study.

Luis Carlos Lopes-Junior Maria Carolina Tuma Maria Helena Costa Amorim

Published in: Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P (2021)

An innovative approach is proposed to qualify Oncology Nursing care based on the integration of recent advances in cancer psychoneuroimmunology, Nursing mid-range theories, and practical tools such as health coaching. The approach proposed may strengthen clinical nursing practice in the management of neuropsychological symptom clusters in oncology and shall be integrated into decision-making during cancer treatment, favoring person-centered care.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
quality improvement
mental health
decision making
primary care
papillary thyroid
health information
squamous cell carcinoma
squamous cell
risk assessment
social media
health promotion
lymph node metastasis