Além da cura project
playful and integrative practices for the humanization of oncology care
Keywords:
Quality of Life, Drug Therapy, Humanization of Assistance, Integrative OncologyAbstract
Introduction: Cancer is a serious public health problem with a high incidence in Brazil. In addition to physical symptoms, treatment has emotional and social repercussions that impact the patient’s quality of life. In this context, integrative and complementary practices with playful approaches can be important humanization strategies, promoting patient well-being and adherence to treatment. Objective: To report the experience of medical students in a university extension project aimed at implementing playful activities, such as music therapy, painting, and therapeutic writing, with chemotherapy patients to promote physical and emotional well-being. Experience Report: The experience was carried out at the Oncology Institute, where 14 students from medicine, physiotherapy, and psychology, organized in shifts, performed music therapy, painting, and therapeutic writing activities during chemotherapy sessions. Close and welcoming contact with patients, mostly elderly, made it possible to experience different dynamics and needs. The interventions created moments of relaxation, artistic expression, and reflection, fostering bonds and making the hospital environment lighter. The experience reinforced the importance of humanized care and showed how simple gestures can positively impact the well-being of cancer patients. Final Considerations: The playful activities carried out contributed to making cancer treatment lighter, reinforcing the importance of playful practices as a complement to the medical approach. The project provided practical learning for the students and highlighted the potential of these interventions for the humanization of oncology care.
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