Care strategies for people with cancer in light of Uncertainty in Illness Theory.

Authors

Júlia Mesko Silveira, Lílian Moura de Lima Spagnolo, Rosiane Filipin Rangel, Franciele Roberta Cordeiro, Eda Schwartz, Thalison Borges de Oliveira, Mariléia Stübe, Carolina Badin de Oliveira

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Revista brasileira de enfermagem. Volume 79. Pages e20250491. Epub Aug 03, 2026.

Abstract

to describe the care strategies used by people with cancer in the face of uncertainty in illness.
a qualitative study was conducted at an oncology unit in southern Brazil, using semi-structured interviews with 14 people undergoing cancer treatment in July 2024, which were subsequently subjected to categorical content analysis.
it was identified that people undergoing cancer treatment use different care strategies to cope with uncertainty in illness, including artistic activities, psychological support, use of technology, maintenance of daily activities, attention to appearance, leisure time and celebration with family, connection with the environment, and complementary therapies.
the strategies mentioned positively impacted coping with uncertainty and strengthening the autonomy of people undergoing cancer treatment.

PMID:
42561255
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 07 Aug 2026.

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