O envelhecimento é um dos principais fatores de risco para o câncer de mama e dentre as opções de tratamento destaca-se o cirúrgico, com realização da mastectomia que pode causar impactos psicológicos na mulher. Esse artigo objetiva realizar um levantamento bibliográfico acerca dos impactos psicológicos da mastectomia em idosas com câncer de mama. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada entre os meses de agosto e setembro de 2023, por meio do portal da BVS, nas seguintes bases de dados: LILACS, BDENF, SciELO, MEDLINE e no Google Scholar. Foram encontrados 2021 artigos, sendo selecionados 22 após os critérios de inclusão. Dentre os impactos psicológicos destacam-se medo, angústia, tristeza, sentimento de perda, baixa autoestima, vergonha, alteração na imagem corporal, depressão e ansiedade, além de sentimentos positivos como a resiliência, esperança, otimismo, dentre outros, porem observa-se a predominância de sentimentos negativos. Conclui-se que o processo de mastectomia é vivenciado de forma individual por cada mulher, trazendo consigo, alterações físicas e psicológicas, muitas vezes desencadeando sentimentos negativos. O apoio social, da família, dos amigos e, especialmente, dos parceiros, são aspectos essenciais no bem-estar e na saúde mental da mulher.
Palavras-chave:
Saúde Mental, Idoso, Mastectomia, Neoplasias da Mama.
Abstract:
Aging is one of the main risk factors for breast cancer and among the treatment options, surgery stands out, including mastectomy, which can cause psychological impacts on women. This article aims to carry out a bibliographical survey on the psychological impacts of mastectomy on elderly women with breast cancer. This is an integrative literature review, carried out between August and September 2023, through the VHL portal, in the following databases: LILACS, BDENF, SciELO, MEDLINE and Google Scholar. 2021 articles were found, 22 of which were ed following the inclusion criteria. Among the psychological impacts, fear, anguish, sadness, feelings of loss, low self-esteem, shame, changes in body image, depression and anxiety stand out, as well as positive feelings such as resilience, hope, optimism, among others, however it is observed the predominance of negative feelings. It is concluded that the mastectomy process is experienced individually by each woman, bringing with it physical and psychological changes, often triggering negative feelings. Social support,family, friends and, especially, partners, are essential aspects of women\'s well-being and mental health.
Keywords:
Mental Health, Elderly, Mastectomy, Breast Neoplasms.
Psychological impacts of mastectomy in elderly people with breast cancer
Resumo (abstract):
Aging is one of the main risk factors for breast cancer and among the treatment options, surgery stands out, including mastectomy, which can cause psychological impacts on women. This article aims to carry out a bibliographical survey on the psychological impacts of mastectomy on elderly women with breast cancer. This is an integrative literature review, carried out between August and September 2023, through the VHL portal, in the following databases: LILACS, BDENF, SciELO, MEDLINE and Google Scholar. 2021 articles were found, 22 of which were ed following the inclusion criteria. Among the psychological impacts, fear, anguish, sadness, feelings of loss, low self-esteem, shame, changes in body image, depression and anxiety stand out, as well as positive feelings such as resilience, hope, optimism, among others, however it is observed the predominance of negative feelings. It is concluded that the mastectomy process is experienced individually by each woman, bringing with it physical and psychological changes, often triggering negative feelings. Social support,family, friends and, especially, partners, are essential aspects of women\'s well-being and mental health.
Palavras-chave (keywords):
Mental Health, Elderly, Mastectomy, Breast Neoplasms.
Silva, M. P. B., Gomes, J. D. P., Silva, J. F. T., Figueiredo, M. L. F.. Impactos psicológicos da mastectomia em idosas com câncer de mama. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2024/fev). [Citado em 05/04/2025].
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