Sentimentos vivenciados por profissionais de saúde que assistem pacientes em cuidados paliativos

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to describe feelings experienced by health professionals who provide palliative care. The methodology used was through a cross-sectional study, contemplating the application of a structured questionnaire with alternatives of closed answers, to evaluate the feelings experienced by health professionals who assist patients in paiative care. The studies carried out could show that there is a strong relationship between professionals and their patients in palliative care, promoting a mixture of emotions and feelings that directly reflect on the quality of life and professional of the participants, especially when there is a need to deal with the death process. In addition, it showed that it is important to have information during academic training so that they can prepare themselves to deal with the death process. It is concluded that palliative care requires not only technical and scientific knowledge from the professional, but also an understanding of individuality and humanity. Thus, the patient has a humanized care process and professionals can become more satisfied with their profession, reducing frustration and anguish.