Adaptation of the Nursing Activities Score for oncologic care

• Main Authors: Tatiane Catleia Melo dos Santos e Silva (Author), Meire Cristina Novelli Castro (Author), Regina Célia Popim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: 1984-0446; 10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0015
• Keywords: Câncer; Carga de Trabalho; Enfermagem Oncológica; Cuidados de Enfermagem; Recursos Humanos; Nursing; RT1-120
• Source: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, Pp 2383-2391

ABSTRACT Objective: To adapt the contents of the Nursing Activities Score (NAS) tool to assist patients with cancer. Method: Methodological research that according to the Delphi Technique is a method aiming at the validation of content through agreement of experts. Results: It took two rounds of opinion of experts, which added content contributions without modifying the structure and score of the original tool. The level of agreement ranged from 71 to 86%, and biological factors and assistance were more suggested: Monitoring and controls; Laboratory investigations; Support and care for family members and patients; Intravenous replacement; Renal support; Management activities. Conclusion: A high level of complexity of patients with cancer, and the demand for care and biopsychosocial-spiritual care was diagnosed. This tool will enable the measurement of the workload of the Oncology Nursing team, which can contribute to the staffing dimensioning.