Ocupações cotidianas de uma usuária adulta em cuidado oncológico na atenção primária à saúde: estudo de caso

Abstract

Primary Health Care (PHC) is one of the fundamental pillars of the SUS. This care is of utmost importance, especially with the increase in Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs). Among the NCDs, cancer is the second leading cause of death in Brazil. Despite the care provided to this population, there is still a need for attention focused on daily activities, since when facing a chronic disease, priorities are limited to treatment and preparation for possible adversities. Thus, the following research aims to describe and analyze the daily activities of an adult user receiving cancer care in PHC. The methodology of this research is based on a qualitative and narrative approach from a case study. The research participant was a user followed up at a UBS in a city in the interior of Sergipe. A semi-structured interview was applied to the participant. Data analysis, carried out through thematic analysis, identified two themes: I - Transformations in daily occupations and the negative effects resulting from the oncological treatment process; II - Psychological and emotional impacts that influence coping with the disease and participation in meaningful occupations. In short, it is concluded that the adversities imposed by the oncological condition influenced the participant to resignify her coping situation and to reorganize her daily occupations in light of the difficulties encountered.