PALLIATIVE CARE FOR PATIENTS AFTER SURGICAL RESECTION FOR HIGH-GRADE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM TUMORS
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https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.rpcfo.v17.13743Keywords:
Palliative care, Central nervous system tumors, Oncology, SurgeryAbstract
Purpose: to analyze palliative care following surgical resection in patients with high-grade central nervous system tumors. Methods: integrative literature review conducted in the MEDLINE database via PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, with no restrictions on language or year of publication. Results: key themes identified include neurosurgical needs, symptom relief, care subdivisions, and multiprofessional involvement. The positive impact of palliative care on patient quality of life and disease progression, from diagnosis to end-of-life, was highlighted. Conclusion: early and well-implemented palliative care reduces unnecessary hospital admissions, provides physical, psychological, social, and spiritual support, and benefits both patients and families. The implementation of public policies and training programs is recommended to improve access to this essential care.
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