Evaluación de la necesidad de implementación de un servicio de Cuidados Paliativos en pacientes oncológicos en etapa terminal en el Hospital Oncológico S.O.L.C.A. Núcleo de Loja entre Julio-Diciembre 2011

Abstract

Interview method was performed on: 30 health institutions of Loja, 42 medical specialists, 40 terminal ill cancer patients, and 29 family members or assistants who attended the Oncology Hospital of S.O.L.C.A. Loja, from July to October at 2011; to determine the need of implementing a Palliative Care Service, by means of cancer patients and family members evaluation. 10 of the 30 institutions analyzed provide palliative cares, 67 % of doctors consulted provide medical treatment for palliative cares, 95 % of patients require been followed by a team of health, 61 % prefer home care. 93 % of caregivers and/or family would like to be helped by a health team, 72 % at home. 80% of caregivers thought it would decrease the load of caring the cancer patient. There isn´t palliative care services in Loja. The Institutions provide medical care, not integral palliative care. According to all Health Institutions, the majority of Doctors, patients and family members or caregivers, the development of a Center that provides Integral Palliative Attention is strongly necessary.