A IMPORTÂNCIA DO SUPORTE PSICOLÓGICO AOS PROFISSIONAIS DE ENFERMAGEM QUE ATUAM NAS UNIDADES DE ONCOLOGIA PEDIÁTRICA

Abstract

Pediatric cancer is any malignant neoplasm that affects individuals under the age of fifteen. Currently, it presents a great possibility of cure, due to the progress of clinical studies, cutting-edge technology and the multidisciplinary care provided to these children, with a focus on the humanization of care and the team's concern for the patient and their family. Within this context, health professionals who, on a daily basis, live with illness, suffering and death, develop peculiar ways of facing this threat. Generally, professionals are trained and prepared to deal with illness and suffering - inherent to any context of health service provision - in an unrealistic and idealized way. However, specifically in the area of ​​childhood cancer, death occurs in everyday care, and there is no way to hide it. Given the above, the objective of the study is to demonstrate the importance of psychological support for nurses working in pediatric oncology.  To this end, a literature review was carried out in the main databases, using the keywords: Mental health, Nursing professionals, Oncology and Pediatrics, using 07 works published between the years 2017 and 2023. In view of the findings , it is important for the healthcare team to have preparation, guidance and support to deal with the different experiences that involve patient care. In addition to strategies aimed at the physical and mental well-being of these professionals, to avoid illness, suffering, quality of care or even removal from their activities.