Conclusion
A lack of nursing interventions directed to cancer
patients with oral mucositis was evidenced in this
study, both in the public and private facilities. The
administration of chemotherapy and fragmented nursing
consultations were the predominant form of nursing care
provided, which reveals fragile and not very considerate
care delivery. As a way to ground the scientific nature
and quality of care delivery, nurses should understand
the profiles of susceptible patients, the main etiological
factors and preventive and therapeutic measures to
treat mucositis and support their practice on the NP
precepts and related theories.
In conclusion, we expect that, with the interventions
presented by this study, oncological patients will receive
care that addresses their unique characteristics, and is
able to also strengthen their souls and not only meet
their physiological needs.