A enfermagem e a pessoa em situação oncológica

Code:

UC465

Acronym:

EPSO

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Nursing

Instance: 2025/2026 - 1S (edição n.º 1)

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Gestão de Sinais e Sintomas
Course/CS Responsible:	Post-Graduation in Oncology Nursing

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PGEO	13	Official Syllabus	1	-	3	30	84

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

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  Understand the main milestones in the history of nursing care for individuals with oncological diseases and anticipate trends in its evolution.

  
  


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  Comprehend the central and related concepts of nursing care for individuals with oncological diseases.

  
  


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  Integrate the most relevant theoretical frameworks into thinking about nursing care for individuals with oncological diseases.

  
  


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  Understand the transition process to living with an oncological disease.

  
  


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  Know the healthcare system and the main policy guidelines.

  
  


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  Understand the organization and resources that ensure care for individuals with oncological diseases.

  
  

Learning outcomes and competences

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  Cognitive competencies:

  
  
  
  
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    Knowledge of the history, concepts, and theories of oncology nursing.

    
    
  
  
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    Ability to critically analyse and synthesise scientific and regulatory information.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Technical/professional competencies:

  
  
  
  
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    Planning and implementation of evidence-based nursing care.

    
    
  
  
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    Symptom management, emotional support, and patient and family education.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Social and communication competencies:

  
  
  
  
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    Effective teamwork in multidisciplinary settings.

    
    
  
  
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    Clear communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Management and organisational competencies:

  
  
  
  
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    Identification and use of available resources for oncology care.

    
    
  
  
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    Application of standards, protocols, and health policies in clinical practice.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Reflective and ethical competencies:

  
  
  
  
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    Critical reflection on professional practice and the impact of oncological disease on the individual.

    
    
  
  
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    Development of humanised care respecting patient dignity, autonomy, and values.

    
    
  
  
  
  

Working method

Presencial

Program

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  History, contexts, and trends in nursing care for individuals with oncological diseases

  
  


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  Core and related concepts in nursing care for individuals with oncological diseases

  
  


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  Education and training in oncology

  
  


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  Design of nursing practice in oncology

  
  


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  Personal and professional development in oncology

  
  


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  Models and theories in nursing care for individuals with oncological diseases

  
  


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  Health policies and resources

  
  


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  Legal, ethical, and professional aspects of oncology nursing

  
  


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  Integration of individuals with oncological diseases into society

  
  

Mandatory literature

Campbell, P., Torrens, C., Kelly, D., Charalambous, A., Domenech-Climent, N., Nohavova, I., & Wells, ; Recognizing European cancer nursing: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of the evidence of effectiveness and value of cancer nursing., Journal of Advanced Nursing,, 2017
Encarnação, R. M., Lima, L., Bastos, C., & Santos, C. ; Nurse-led interventions for promoting self-management in oncological patients: A systematic review. , Ediciones ROL., 2018
Johnson, F. ; Systematic Review of Oncology Nurse Practitioner Navigation Metrics., Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing,, 2015
Marriner Tomey, A., & Alligood, M. R. ; eóricas de Enfermagem e a sua Obra (Modelos e Teorias de Enfermagem)., Lusociência, 2004
Meleis, A. I. ; ransitions Theory Middle-Range and Situation-Specific Theories in Nursing Research and Practice., ransitions Theory Middle-Range and Situation-Specific Theories in Nursing Research and Practice., 2010
Otto, S. E. (; Enfermagem em oncologia, Lusociência, 2000

Teaching methods and learning activities

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  Lectures accompanied by visual materials

  
  


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  Group work with tutorial guidance

  
  


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  Seminars for presentation and discussion of topics presented by external experts and/or explored in depth through students’ work

  
  

keywords

Health sciences

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	54,00
Frequência das aulas	30,00
Total:	84,00

Eligibility for exams

The student needs to prepare, present, and discuss the group project on the previously selected topic.

Calculation formula of final grade

The assessment is based 100% on the realization, presentation, and discussion of the group project.

Classification improvement

The student may undertake a resit/improvement during the period specified in the Academic Calendar.