PERFORMANCE OF THE MULTIPROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE TEAM IN PATIENT DYSPHAGIA UNDER PALLIATIVE CARE

Abstract

Introduction: The digestive system includes important processes for human nutrition. Dysphagia is defined as a persistent disorder in the transport of food and/or liquids from the oral cavity to the stomach, compromising the body's nutrition and quality of life. Objective: To identify the role of the multidisciplinary health team in the performance of actions aimed at minimizing the risks of dysphagia in patients under palliative care. Method: This is an integrative literature review, structured from the PICO strategy resulting in the descriptors "Swallowing Disorders", "Palliative Care", "Patient Care Team" and "Medical Oncology", which were used in the databases Virtual Health Library, SciELO, SCOPUS and CAPES Journal Portal. Results: Dysphagia increases the individual's vulnerability to developing various complications, including aspiration pneumonia, impact on quality of life, whether physical or emotional, especially for a patient under palliative care, where the priority is quality of life and reduction of the psychological and physical burden of the disease. In this way, the multidisciplinary team can contribute with a plurality of knowledge destined to the intervention and care consistent with the real needs of the dysphagic patient in palliative care. Conclusion. The multidisciplinary team in the care of a dysphagic patient under Palliative care promotes the reduction and monitoring of the disorder and the best well-being of the patient, in the context of providing the best care for the quality of life and comfort for the patient.