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Revista Onconews

 ISSN 1646-7868 ISSN 2183-6914

GOMES, Sara Margarida Rodrigues et al. The functionality of the cancer patient hospitalized in palliative. []. , 46, e0110.   01--2023. ISSN 1646-7868.  https://doi.org/10.31877/on.2023.46.05.

Background:

Patients referred for palliative care (PC) need the application of assessment instruments, such as the level of functionality.

Objective:

Identify the inpatient's sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and characterize their functional capacity.

Methodology:

A descriptive, longitudinal study of adult cancer patients in a CP unit (n=53) from March to June of 2022. The instruments FIM®, ECOG® and PPS® were applied at admission, on the 14th day of hospitalization and at discharge.

Results:

The 53 patients evaluated have an average age of 71 years, most of whom are male (64.2%) and have gastric carcinomas (17.0%). On admission, the patients who have reduced FIM values also have reduced PPS and ECOG values. From admission to the 14th day, there is a worsening of functionality. No patient received intervention from the Rehabilitation Nurse.

Conclusion:

The results demonstrate a decrease in functionality, requiring professionals to continuously monitor and readjust the advanced care plan.

: Neoplasms; palliative care; nursing; functional capacity..

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