Application of the Mcgill scale for assessment of pain in cancer patients
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https://doi.org/10.5205/1981-8963-v10i11a11489p4051-4057-2016Abstract
ABSTRACT
Objective: to assess pain in cancer patients. Method: a descriptive, prospective study of a quantitative approach, with application of McGill Questionnaire in 52 cancer patients. After collecting the data there was stored and tabulated in Microsoft Office Excel. In statistical analysis, simple measures such as frequency distribution, percentage, average and other appropriate to the studied variables. Results: prevalence of females (51.9%) of Cervical CA (44.2%) in less than one year of treatment (44.2%) and 51.9% were in clinical treatment. The most commonly used descriptors were: Pang (69.2%), Dizzy (65.4%), Unbearable (48.1%) and spreads (40.4%). The Estimated Total Pain Intensity (PRI-T) was 47-56 points in 13 individuals. Pain Intensity Present (PPI) in 19 subjects was uncomfortable. Regarding the time and location of the pain, 16 patients reported that the pain was constant and located. Conclusion: it was found that the qualitative assessment of the pain of cancer patients is constant, localized and uncomfortable. Descriptors: Pain; Neoplasms; Nursing.
RESUMOObjetivo: avaliar a dor em pacientes oncológicos. Método: estudo descritivo, prospectivo, de abordagem quantitativa, com aplicação do Questionário de Mcgill em 52 pacientes oncológicos. Após a coleta os dados foram armazenados e tabulados no Microsoft Office Excel. Na análise estatística foram utilizadas medidas simples como: distribuição de frequências, percentuais, média e outras apropriadas às variáveis estudadas. Resultados: prevalência do sexo feminino (51,9%), CA do Colo do Útero (44,2%), em tratamento a menos de 1 ano (44,2%) e 51,9% estavam em tratamento clínico. Os descritores mais usados foram: Pontada (69,2%), Enjoada (65,4%), Insuportável (48,1%) e Esparrama (40,4%). A Estimativa da Intensidade de Dor Total (PRI-T) foi de 47 – 56 pontos em 13 indivíduos. A Intensidade de Dor Presente (PPI) em 19 indivíduos significa desconforto. Quanto ao tempo e localização da dor, 16 pacientes relataram que a dor era constante e localizada. Conclusão: Constatou-se que a avaliação qualitativa da dor dos pacientes oncológicos é constante, localizada e desconfortável. Descritores: Dor; Neoplasia; Enfermagem.
RESUMEN
Objetivo: evaluar el dolor en pacientes con cáncer. Método: un estudio descriptivo, prospectivo, de abordaje cuantitativo, con la aplicación del Cuestionario McGill en 52 pacientes con cáncer. Después de recoger los datos fueron almacenados y tabulados en Microsoft Office Excel. En el análisis estadístico, medidas sencillas como la distribución de frecuencias, porcentajes, media y de otra índole para las variables estudiadas. Resultados: la prevalencia de las mujeres (51,9%) de CA cervical (44,2%) en menos de un año de tratamiento (44,2%) y el 51,9% estaba en tratamiento clínico. Los descriptores utilizados con mayor frecuencia fueron: Pang (69,2%), mareado (65,4%), Insoportable (48,1%) y de que se extienda (40,4%). La intensidad total estimado Dolor (PRI-T) fue de 47-56 puntos en 13 individuos. Intensidad del Dolor Presente (PPI) en 19 sujetos era incómoda. En cuanto a la hora y el lugar del dolor, 16 pacientes informaron que el dolor era constante y situado. Conclusión: se encontró que la evaluación cualitativa del dolor de pacientes con cáncer es constante, localizada e incómoda. Descriptores: Dolor; Neoplasias; Enfermería.
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