A humanização dosproficionaís das técnicas radiológicas no serviço de radioterapia: uma revisão integrativa da literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Upon receiving the diagnosis of cancer, the patient experiences a succession of changes in all of his / her family environment, with a predominance of major emotional conflicts, since cancer still has the social stigma of an incurable disease. The perspectives of the life of cancer patients and their entire family are shaken by the feeling of fear of the unexpected experience they will have to experience. Given this scenario, professionals who work in the radiotherapy service play a very important role in health care and promotion, providing a humanized care, valuing to the maximum the dignified assistance to patients and their families. OBJECTIVES: To verify and recognize the importance of the practice of humanization of professionals of radiological techniques in the radiotherapy sector. METHODOLOGY: This study is an integrative bibliographical research, in which it was sought to identify aspects that directly and indirectly influence the practice of a humanized treatment for patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment, in addition to mitigating factors. For the researches in the databases the descriptors in Health Sciences (DeCS) registered in the Virtual Health Library (VHL) website were used. We used a search in the databases the descriptors: Radiotherapy, humanization, oncology, reception, technical professionals in radiology. RESULTS: Of the 7 articles found, the authors attributed the lack of humanization to the poor training of professionals, as well as the lack of empathy and difficulty of communication with patients and relatives, while other authors attribute this to the psychotic problems suffered by patients in the treatment condition. CONCLUSION: Based on the articles used in this study it was concluded that patients submitted to radiotherapy tend to develop psychological disorders related to self-esteem and self-image, emphasizing the importance of investigating the human reactions of those who are on radiotherapeutic treatment. The radiology professional should value feelings and behaviors, possess a holistic, non-fragmented view, and be well-prepared to deal with those who undergo radiotherapy.