Abstract
Cancer triggers organic and emotional reactions, causing feelings, imbalances and internal conflicts. The study sought to identify the perceptions of the cancer patient about the professional care received. It is a qualitative study, constituting as a possibility of reflection on the care given to these patients, from the perspective of a humanistic approach. Twenty-five adult patients admitted to the Oncology Sector of a public institution, teaching and referral in the area, located in the Brazilian Center-West Region, where a semi-structured interview was carried out, which had its script evaluated by professionals in the thematic area. After the data were collected, they were transcribed and systematized by the Collective Subject Discourse, and later they were confronted with the report of the Participating Systematic Observation. As results, the study identified a positive perception of the user about the care received, although the professional practice partially incorporates the recommendations recommended by the National Humanization Policy. It was concluded that it is necessary to invest efforts to enhance the incorporation of professional behaviors that prioritize humanized care, because their absence compromises therapeutic adherence, weakens the patient, and has an emotional impact on the individual.
Keywords:
humanization of care; Nursing, Oncology.