Abstract:
Neoplastic lesions constitute the devitalization of the skin, usually invaded by malignant cells. Excessive signs and symptoms cause the patient to decrease their quality of life. Objective: To describe nursing care for people with neoplastic wounds in the light of Wanda Horta Theory. Method: Integrative literature review; search through consultations to the collection of the Virtual Health Library (VHL). The descriptors used were: neoplasms, skin, nursing, neoplastic wounds, wound, neoplasia, tumor, malignant, nutrition, cancer, sleep, quality of life, elimination, sexuality, environment, self-esteem, psychospiritual needs, acceptance, philosophy of life. Results: We identified 21 articles, which comprised the final sample of this study, three articles (14,28%) published in 2019, two articles (9.52%) in 2018, ten articles (47,6%) in 2017., two articles (9,52%) in 2016, one article (4.76%) in 2015, one article (4,76%) in 2014, one article (4.76%) in 2013, finally one article (4.76%) published in 2012. The articles referred to: control of odor and suffering of people (22.2%); unpreparedness of professionals for the care of people with neoplastic wounds (33.4%); treatment of breast cancer wounds and how women reported losing their self-esteem due to the infectious wound process (22.2%); sociodemographic profile of people with neoplastic wounds (22.2%). Conclusion: Caring for people with neoplastic wounds includes wound assessment, control of signs and symptoms, choice of dressings to use and how to address them considering basic human needs.
