Aspectos psicológicos del abordaje nutricional de los pacientes en cuidados paliativos

Laura Ramos; Varinia Loureiro; Gabriela Piriz Alvarez

doi:10.35454/rncm.v4n2.260

Authors

Laura Ramos Hospital Maciel http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6874-8697
Varinia Loureiro
Gabriela Piriz Alvarez

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35454/rncm.v4n2.260

Keywords:

Palliative care, Nutrition, Psychology

Abstract

Malnutrition is considered a high-impact syndrome because it is the source of the disease and its progression. Malnutrition generates physical and psychological repercussions on the patient, and psychological repercussions on the family and the healthcare team. The purpose of this article is to analyze the importance of the patient’s nutrition, the comprehensive approach, and the emotional repercussion, not only on the patient, but also on his or her the family nucleus. After controlling the urgent symptoms, in order of importance, the physical and emotional symptoms and the nutritional facet are managed. Nutrition encompasses physical and emotional aspects. To achieve this, it is essential to carry out a diagnosis of the situation using communication as a basic tool, to be clear about the objective, and to accompany the patient and family in the different stages, providing tools for the adequate management of the patient’s progress and his or her environment.

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