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Purpose: To analyse the concept of Dry Eye Syndrome in patients admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICU). Method: This is a concept analysis, according to Walker’s and Avant’s method, conducted using an integrative review, through search in the database. Science Direct, Scopus, Cinahl, Pubmed, Lilacs, Cochrane and Web of Science. The following keywords were used: “Keratoconjuntivite Sicca”, “Risk Factors”, “Dry eye Syndromes” and “Intensive Care Units”. After selection, 85 articles have been kept. Results: Antecedents found: age, lagophthalmos, environmental factors, use of medications, systemic diseases, mechanical ventilation and eye surgeries. Attributes: Tear Break-up Time < 10 s, Schirmer’s test I < 10 mm, Schirmer’s test II < 5 mm and signs and symptoms. Consequents: eye damage and discomfort; unstable vision. The Model Case and the Contrary Case were used to illustrate it. Conclusion: The research provided clarification of the concept and consequent understanding of the Dry Eye Syndrome, which is preventable especially in ICU.

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar na superfície ocular de pacientes adultos internados em unidade de terapia intensiva os fatores clínicos preditores para o ressecamento ocular e para o diagnóstico de enfermagem Risco de ressecamento ocular. Método Estudo transversal, realizado entre janeiro e julho de 2016, com 206 pacientes (412 olhos). A inferência quanto à presença do diagnóstico nos pacientes avaliados foi executada por enfermeiros diagnosticadores. A estatística descritiva e inferencial subsidiou a análise dos dados. Resultados 47,6% dos pacientes apresentaram o Risco de ressecamento ocular, e 52,4% já estavam com o diagnóstico de ressecamento ocular. Foram identificadas diferenças estatísticas entre o diagnóstico de ressecamento ocular no olho direito com a hiperemia, secreção mucosa, edema palpebral e lagoftalmia. Além disso, observaram-se diferenças estatísticas entre a hiperemia e edema palpebral com o ressecamento ocular no olho esquerdo e com o diagnóstico de enfermagem Risco de ressecamento ocular. Conclusão A hiperemia, secreção mucosa, edema palpebral e lagoftalmia são fatores clínicos preditores do diagnóstico de enfermagem de risco e também do ressecamento ocular no ambiente da unidade de terapia intensiva que merecem especial destaque na avaliação preventiva.

To evaluate the predictive clinical factors for ocular dryness and for the nursing diagnosis Risk for dry eye in the ocular surface of hospitalized adult patients in an intensive care unit.A cross-sectional study was conducted between January and July 2016, with 206 patients (412 eyes). An inference about the presence of the diagnosis in the evaluated patients was performed by diagnostic nurses. The descriptive and inferential statistics subsidized the data analysis.47.6% of the patients presented Risk for dry eye, and 52.4% were already diagnosed with ocular dryness. Statistical differences between the ocular dryness diagnosis in the right eye with hyperemia, mucous secretion, eyelid edema and lagophthalmia were identified. In addition, statistical differences were observed between hyperemia and eyelid edema with Risk for dry eye in the left eye and with the nursing diagnosis Risk for dry eye.Hyperemia, mucous secretion, eyelid edema and lagophthalmia are the predictive clinical factors for the nursing diagnosis Risk for dry eye and also of ocular dryness in the intensive care unit environment which deserve special attention in the preventive evaluation.Avaliar na superfície ocular de pacientes adultos internados em unidade de terapia intensiva os fatores clínicos preditores para o ressecamento ocular e para o diagnóstico de enfermagem Risco de ressecamento ocular.Estudo transversal, realizado entre janeiro e julho de 2016, com 206 pacientes (412 olhos). A inferência quanto à presença do diagnóstico nos pacientes avaliados foi executada por enfermeiros diagnosticadores. A estatística descritiva e inferencial subsidiou a análise dos dados.47,6% dos pacientes apresentaram o Risco de ressecamento ocular, e 52,4% já estavam com o diagnóstico de ressecamento ocular. Foram identificadas diferenças estatísticas entre o diagnóstico de ressecamento ocular no olho direito com a hiperemia, secreção mucosa, edema palpebral e lagoftalmia. Além disso, observaram-se diferenças estatísticas entre a hiperemia e edema palpebral com o ressecamento ocular no olho esquerdo e com o diagnóstico de enfermagem Risco de ressecamento ocular.A hiperemia, secreção mucosa, edema palpebral e lagoftalmia são fatores clínicos preditores do diagnóstico de enfermagem de risco e também do ressecamento ocular no ambiente da unidade de terapia intensiva que merecem especial destaque na avaliação preventiva.Evaluar en la superficie ocular de pacientes ingresados en unidad de cuidados intensivos los factores clínicos predictores de la resección ocular y del diagnóstico enfermero Riesgo de resección ocular.Estudio transversal, llevado a cabo entre enero y julio de 2016, con 206 pacientes (412 ojos). La inferencia en cuanto a la presencia del diagnóstico en los pacientes evaluados fue realizada por enfermeros diagnosticadores. La estadística descriptiva e inferencial subsidió el análisis de los datos.el 47,6% de los pacientes presentaron el Riesgo de resección ocular, y el 52,4% ya tenían el diagnóstico de resección ocular. Fueron identificadas diferencias estadísticas entre el diagnóstico de resección ocular en el ojo derecho con la hiperemia, secreción mucosa, edema palpebral y lagoftalmía. Además, se observaron diferencias estadísticas entre la hiperemia y el edema palpebral con la resección ocular en el ojo izquierdo y diagnóstico de enfermería Riesgo de resección ocular.La hiperemia, secreción mucosa, edema palpebral y lagoftalmia son factores clínicos predictores del diagnóstico de enfermería de riesgo y también de la resección ocular en el entorno de la unidad de cuidados intensivos, que merecen énfasis especial en la evaluación preventiva.

Integrative review to summarize the available evidence in the literature on the risk factors for the nursing diagnoses in the Safety/Protection Domain and correlated adverse events in hospitalized patients. Undertaken in February 2015 through a search in the databases Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health, Literatura Latino-americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, Scientific Electronic Library Online and Scopus, which resulted in 19 studies. The most prevalent risk factors were: extended hospitalization, advanced age and burden of nursing professionals. The category Risk for injury presented the largest number of risk factors without correspondence in NANDA International (NANDA-I), while the category Risk for falls presented the largest number of equivalents. Thus, the presence of the risk factors cited in the literature without inclusion in NANDA-I indicates the need for more in-depth studies on the theme. Revisão integrativa com o objetivo de sintetizar as evidências disponíveis na literatura acerca dos fatores de risco dos diagnósticos de enfermagem do Domínio Segurança/Proteção e eventos adversos correlacionados em pacientes hospitalizados. Realizada em fevereiro de 2015 mediante busca nas bases de dados Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health, Literatura Latino-americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, Scientific Electronic Library Online e Scopus, que resultou em 19 estudos. Os fatores de risco mais prevalentes foram: tempo de internação prolongado, idade avançada e sobrecarga dos profissionais de enfermagem. A categoria Risco de lesão apresentou o maior número de fatores de risco sem correspondência NANDA Internacional (NANDA-I), em contraste, a categoria Risco de quedas apresentou o maior número de equivalentes. Deste modo, a presença de fatores de risco citados na literatura sem inclusão na NANDA-I denota necessidade de estudos mais aprofundados na temática. Revisión integradora con objeto de sintetizar las evidencias disponibles en la literatura acerca de los factores de riesgo de los diagnósticos de enfermería del Dominio Seguridad/Protección y eventos adversos correlacionados en pacientes hospitalizados. Desarrollado en febrero del 2015 mediante búsqueda en las bases de datos Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health, Literatura Latino-americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, Scientific Electronic Library Online y Scopus, que resultó en 19 estudios. Los factores de riesgo más prevalentes fueron: tiempo de internación prolongado, edad avanzada y sobrecarga de los profesionales de enfermería. La categoría Riesgo de lesión presentó el mayor número de factores de riesgo sin correspondencia en NANDA Internacional (NANDA-I). En contraste, la categoría Riesgo de caídas presentó el mayor número de equivalentes. Así, la presencia de factores de riesgo citados en la literatura sin inclusión en la NANDA-I indica necesidad de estudios más a hondo en el tema.

Objective: to determining the intelligibility of the indicators, constitutive and operational definitions of nursing behavior result of fall prevention by nurses in hospital units. Method: methodological research in adaptation to the instructions Hoskins validation model (1989), in order to performing the analysis of the intelligibility of the indicators, constitutive and operational definitions of nursing results NOC behavior of fall prevention. The instrument was therefore subjected to a sieve of nurses in a public teaching hospital of the health of the city of Natal/RN at the discretion of intelligibility chosen Psychometrics. Results: all indicators achieved or exceeded the concordance index of 0,90, except for one indicator, because the concordance was 0,58 and p < 0,05 as a result of the binomial test. It means therefore that this indicator needs to be revised. The other indicators with p values < 0,05 were obtained concordance index between 0,90 and above experts so we were admitted to the final version. Conclusions: it can be concluded that the indicators, the constitutive definitions and the definitions/ operational magnitudes for the result of nursing NOC falls prevention behavior obtained agreement rate statistically higher than 0,90. Considered by the target population, therefore, great intelligibility, similar to that shown in the scientific literature and able to measure the construct behavior prevention of falls in the hospital. From this perspective this study semantically validated a Prevention of falls in order to support nurse, assistant in the development of effective preventive activities, based on an instrument of scientific evidence.

Aim: To compare the risk factors associated with the nursing diagnosis risk of infection in patients during the postoperative period, according to the taxonomy of NANDA-I, with factors present in patients with established infection. Method: an analytical, cross-sectional study with 80 patients in the postoperative period. Results: risk factors: inadequate primary defense (ruptured skin and invasive procedures), smoking and inadequate secondary defense by the suppressed inflammatory response were statistically significant in patients at risk of infection. In the group of patients with an established infection, there was a positive association for inadequate primary defense (ruptured skin and invasive procedures) and decreased hemoglobin. Discussion: for an overall assessment of the predictive factors for infection, an integrated multifactorial analysis, including the whole perioperative period is required. Conclusion: inadequate primary defense for invasive procedures and ruptured skin and decreased hemoglobin were factors associated with both the risk and for the presence of infection.

Objective: To identify the best evidence for the methods used for the detection of dry eye in patients hospitalized in intensive care unit.Method: This is an integrative review carried out from April to June 2015 in the following databases: Science Direct, SCOPUS, CINAHL, PUBMED, MEDLINE, LILACS, Cochrane and Web of Science. The final sample consisted of 19 articles.Results: The main methods used for the detection of dry eye were: Test of Schirmer, Bengal Rose, fluorescein staining and tear film breakup time.Conclusion: The results showed a variety of methods used, being of great value to managers, health professionals, and patients. Also, it is essential to emphasize that it is necessary to further studies with high levels of evidence so the consensus on the tests used and their measurements can be reached.

RESUMO Objetivo : relatar a experiencia vivenciada por academicos de enfermagem no cuidado a uma vitima de ruptura de aneurisma de arteria aorta, evoluindo com parada cardiorrespiratoria. Metodo : estudo descritivo do tipo relato de experiencia vivenciado por academicos da graduacao em enfermagem da disciplina de Atencao Integral a Saude II - Modulo de Alta Complexidade. Resultados : esta experiencia forneceu subsidios teoricos e praticos, visando a obtencao de conhecimentos e novos comportamentos com base no processo de enfermagem e na assistencia integral no cuidado ao paciente adulto critico no âmbito hospitalar de urgencia e emergencia e terapia intensiva, perpassando pelas etapas de diagnostico, monitoramento e tratamento, como visa o Ministerio da Saude. Conclusao : a vivencia no campo de pratica hospitalar proporcionou aos academicos de enfermagem o envolvimento em situacoes complexas que exigem a articulacao dos saberes teoricos e experimentais fundamentados em sala de aula. Isso e possivel a medida que o hospital se torna um cenario de aprendizagem capaz de suscitar o raciocinio critico para solucoes de problemas. Descritores : Cuidados de Enfermagem; Bacharelado em Enfermagem; Aneurisma Aortico; Parada Cardiaca; Emergencias; Saude. ABSTRACT Objective: to report the experience lived by nursing students during care to a patient victim of rupture of an aneurysm of the aorta evolving to cardiorespiratory arrest. Method: a descriptive study of the type experience report lived by academics of the Undergraduate Nursing Course, discipline of Integral Health Care II - Module of High Complexity. Results: this experience has provided theoretical and practical aiming at obtaining knowledge and new behaviors based on the nursing process and integral assistance in adult critical care to the patient within the hospital of urgency and emergency and intensive therapy covering the steps of diagnosis, monitoring and treatment, as is the Ministry of Health. Conclusion: the experience in the field of hospital practice provided to academics of nursing involvement in complex situations that require the articulation of theoretical and experimental knowledge grounded in the classroom. It is possible to the extent that the hospital becomes a scenario of learning capable of beginning the critical reasoning to solve problems. Descriptors : Nursing Care; Bachelor of Nursing; Aortic Aneurysm; Cardiac Arrest; Emergency; Health. RESUMEN Objetivo: reportar la experiencia vivida por los estudiantes de enfermeria en el cuidado al paciente victima de la ruptura de un aneurisma de la aorta evolucionada a paro cardiorrespiratorio. Metodo: se realizo un estudio descriptivo del tipo de informe, la experiencia vivida por los academicos del curso de enfermeria de pregrado, disciplina de Atencion Integral en Salud II - Modulo de Alta Complejidad. Resultados: esta experiencia ha proporcionado cursos teoricos y practicos encaminados a obtener nuevos conocimientos y comportamientos basados en el proceso de la enfermeria y la asistencia integral en cuidados criticos de adultos al paciente en el hospital de urgencia y emergencia y terapia intensiva, cubriendo los pasos de diagnostico, seguimiento y tratamiento, como es el Ministerio de la Salud. Conclusion: la experiencia en el ambito de la practica hospitalaria proporciono a los academicos de enfermeria participacion en situaciones complejas que requieren la articulacion de conocimiento teorico y experimental basado en el aula. Es posible en la medida en que el hospital se convierte en un escenario de aprendizaje capaz de despertar el razonamiento critico para resolver problemas. Descriptores : Cuidados de Enfermeria; Bacharelato en Enfermeria; Aneurisma Aortico; Paro Cardiaco; Urgencias Medicas; Salud.

O estudo tem como objetivo analisar o conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem diante do reconhecimento de uma PCRC e sobre a reanimação cardiopulmonar cerebral (RCPC). Trata-se de um estudo transversal com abordagem quantitativa desenvolvido em um Hospital da rede pública localizado no nordeste brasileiro. A coleta de dados ocorreu mediante um questionário semi-estruturado com 110 profissionais de nível médio e superior da enfermagem. Aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa CAAE: 15504613.2.0000.5537. Em relação ao reconhecimento da PCRC, (81,8%) dos profissionais identificaram de forma apropiada; (80%) responderam de forma correta acerca da sequência do SBV; (77,2%) acertaram a relação compressão/ventilação; (61,8%) sabem da necessidade de priorizar compressões torácicas; (51,8%) responderam de forma adequada sobre a postura corporal para realização das compressões; somente (40%) teve êxito nas respostas quando questionado sobre a profundidade e frequência das compressões; (60%) mostraram conhecer os principais ritmos cardíacos presentes numa PCRC. A equipe de enfermagem analisada apresentou conhecimentos ainda deficientes acerca das mudanças das Diretrizes da American Heart Association de 2010, dessa forma, existe a necessidade urgente de capacitação para que reduzam as falhas e atraso que comprometem um atendimento de qualidade. Este estudio tiene como objetivo analizar el conocimiento del personal sobre el reconocimiento de un paro cardiopulmonar cerebral (PCRC) y reanimación cardiopulmonar cerebral (RCPC) de enfermería. Se trata de un estudio transversal con enfoque cuantitativo que se realizó en un Hospital público situado en el noreste de Brasil. La recolección de datos se produjo a través de un cuestionario semiestructurado con 110 profesionales de nivel medio alto de enfermería. Aprobado por el Comité de ética en investigación CAAE: 15504613.2.0000.5537. En relación con el reconocimiento de PCRC, (81.8%) de los profesionales han identificado de forma apropiada; (80%) respondieron correctamente sobre la secuencia del SBV; (77,2%) tiene la relación de compresión y ventilación; (61,8%) sabe acerca de la necesidad de priorizar las compresiones de pecho; (51.8 %) respondido adecuadamente en la postura del cuerpo para la realización de las compresiones; sólo (40%) tuvo éxito en sus respuestas cuando se le preguntó acerca de la profundidad y la frecuencia de las compresiones. El personal de enfermería analizados tenía conocimiento aún deficiente sobre los cambios de las pautas de la American Heart Association de 2010 por lo tanto existe la necesidad de formación urgente que reducen las fallas y retrasos que comprometen una atención de calidad. The study aims to analyze the knowledge of nursing staff on the recognition of a cerebral cardiopulmonary arrest (CCPA) and about the cerebral cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR). This is a cross-sectional study with quantitative approach developed in a public Hospital located in northeastern Brazil. Data collection occurred through a semi-structured questionnaire with 110 professionals of medium-high level of nursing. Approved by the Research Ethics Committee CAAE: 15504613.2.0000.5537. In relation to the recognition of PCRC, (81.8%) of professionals have identified appropriate form; (80%) answered correctly about the sequence of the CPR; (77.2%)got the compression/ventilation ratio; (61.8%) know about the need prioritizing chest compressions;(51.8%) responded adequately on body posture for realization of the compressions; only (40%) succeeded in their responses when asked about the depth and frequency of compressions. The nursing staff analyzed presented knowledge still disabled on the changes of the guidelines of the American Heart Association of 2010 thus exists the need urgent training that reduce the failures and delays that compromise a quality care.

Aims Identify the best scientific evidence available to eye care in order to prevent dry eye. Method Review study conducted according to the three steps of the evidence-based practice, guided by the following question, grounded in the Patient, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome strategy: "What is the best scientific evidence available to eye care related to preventing dry eye?" Two databases were used, the web portal Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online and two digital libraries. Data were organized by using three structured forms. Results Ten studies made up the final sample, in English, with evidence levels between I and III. The results pointed out differences regarding the best or most appropriate occlusion and ocular lubrication methods to prevent dry eye. Conclusion Several care methods showed strong scientific evidence to prevent dry eye, related to occlusion and ocular lubrication. There is a need for further studies to determine the strength of this evidence.

Aim: To analyze the NANDA-I nursing diagnosis of “risk of dry eye” in patients in an intensive care unit. Method: methodological validation study to be conducted with patients admitted to the intensive care unit at the university hospital of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). A cohort study will be undertaken for pool analysis of predictor variables (risk factors) associated with the outcome (dry eye). Inclusion criteria: patient of less than 18 years of age, with a minimum of 24 hours after admission. Exclusion criteria: previous eye disease, transfer, or death during study follow-up. The monitoring will be on a daily basis with a seven day follow-up, with accuracy analyzed through the use of sensitivity and specificity measures and predictive values .

Aim: To evaluate the NANDA-International Nursing diagnosis of “risk for dry eye” in patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Method: This is a cross-sectional study to be conducted in an adult ICU in a university hospital in Rio Grande do Norte state. For data collection the instrument to be used will be divided into two parts. The first refers to the research variables related to sociodemographic and clinical data, while the second will deal with the risk factors of the nursing diagnosis under study. For data analysis the Statistical Package for Social Sciences will be used for calculating the Kappa coefficient, frequency, distribution center measures and their variability, chi-square or Fisher and the prevalence ratio. This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte .

Objective : to report a classroom experience of using images to construct a reflective analysis on the paradigms that imbues the current health care models. Method : this is about an experience report on an academic activity called paradigms that permeate the health care model in the country of the discipline of Critical Analysis of Nursing Practice of the Post-Graduate Nursing Program/UFRN. A text basis and handmade drawing images were used as a methodological tool in the academic activity. Results : the educative practice based in storing up information had been replaced by a dialogic practice , where those involved played an active role in the knowledge construction. It is a dense topic that relates types of paradigms and health models that could be worked flexibly, enriching the space to knowledge construction. Conclusion : the practice allowed approximation in the group on reflective questions submitted during the teaching and learning process, permitting the participation of students, which contributed significantly, bringing out examples of their professional practice and seeking scientific support for arguments. The experience validated the use of strategies that contribute to the understanding of complex issues. Descriptors : knowledge; teaching; nursing. RESUMO Objetivo : relatar a experiencia vivenciada na sala de aula com a utilizacao de imagens para construcao de uma analise reflexiva sobre os paradigmas que permeiam os modelos de atencao a saude vigente. Metodo : relato de experiencia de uma atividade academica , intitulada os paradigmas que permeiam o modelo de atencao a saude no pais, da Disciplina de Analise Critica da Pratica de Enfermagem do Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Enfermagem da UFRN. Como dispositivos metodologicos utilizaram-se texto base e imagens desenhadas a mao sobre a tematica abordada. Resultados : a pratica educativa baseada no deposito de informacoes foi substituida por uma pratica dialogica , onde os envolvidos tinham um papel ativo na construcao do saber. Uma tematica densa que relaciona tipos de paradigmas e modelos de saude pode ser trabalhada de maneira flexivel, tornando o espaco enriquecedor para construcao de conhecimentos. Conclusao : a pratica possibilitou aproximacao do grupo com questoes reflexivas propostas durante o processo de ensino-aprendizagem, permitindo a participacao dos discentes, os quais contribuiram de forma significativa, trazendo exemplos de sua pratica profissional e buscando respaldo cientifico para argumentacoes. A experiencia validou a utilizacao de estrategias que contribuem para compreensao de temas complexos. D escritores : conhecimento; ensino; enfermagem. RESUMEN Objetivo : relatar la experiencia vivida en el aula con la utilizacion de imagenes para construccion de un analisis reflexivo sobre los paradigmas que entremedian los modelos de atencion a la salud vigente. Metodos : relato de experiencia de una actividad academica, intitulada los paradigmas que entremedian el modelo de atencion a la salud en el pais , de la Disciplina de Analisis Critico de Practica de Enfermeria del Programa de Posgrado en Enfermeria/UFRN. Como dispositivos metodologicos se utilizo texto base y imagenes dibujadas a mano sobre el tema abordado. Resultados : una practica de dialogo sustituyo la practica educativa basada en el deposito de informaciones, donde los participantes tenian un papel activo en la construccion del saber. Una tematica densa que relaciona tipos de paradigmas y modelos de salud pudo ser trabajada de modo flexible, llevando un espacio enriquecedor para la construccion de conocimientos. Conclusion : la practica posibilito aproximacion del equipo con cuestiones reflexivas propuestas durante el proceso de ensenanza y aprendizaje, permitiendo la participacion de los discentes, los cuales contribuyeron significativamente, con ejemplos de su practica profesional y buscando respaldo cientifico para argumentaciones. La experiencia valido la utilizacion de estrategias que contribuyen para comprension de temas complejos. Descriptores : conocimiento; e nsenanza; enfermeria.

Objectives : to characterize scientific production on oncologic pain on Portal da Biblioteca Virtual em Saude (BIREME) from 2000 to 2008 regarding research method, language, year of publication, listed publication relating to pain evaluation and control. Methodology : bibliographic research performed through scientific articles available on BIREME, using “pain” and “cancer” descriptors on complete papers on the researched theme, published between 2000 and 2008, in Portuguese, English or Spanish. Results : 41.2% of the articles were literature revisions, in Portuguese (53%). Publications took place predominantly in the year 2003 (29%). The publications that included the most studies were Latino-americana de Enfermagem and Revista Escola de Enfermagem USP , both with 18%. The most researched study object was pain evaluation and control (41.2%). Conclusion : oncologic pain constitutes a worldwide problem, deserving the professionals’ attention. It is thus necessary to invest more on studies on the theme aiming to promote care and restore these patients’ quality of life. Descriptors : cancer; pain; nursing. RESUMO Objetivos : caracterizar as producoes cientificas de 2000 a 2008 sobre dor oncologica na Portal da Biblioteca Virtual em Saude (BIREME) quanto ao metodo de pesquisa, idioma, ano de publicacao, periodico relacionando a avaliacao e o controle da dor. Metodologia : pesquisa bibliografica realizada por meio de artigos cientificos disponiveis na BIREME, utilizando os descritores “dor” e “câncer” tendo como criterios de inclusao textos completos sobre o tema investigado, publicados entre 2000 a 2008, em portugues, ingles ou espanhol. Resultados : 41,2% dos artigos foram de revisao da literatura, em portugues (53%). As publicacoes ocorreram principalmente nos anos de 2003 (29%). Os periodicos que mais publicaram estudos foram a Latino-americana de Enfermagem e a Revista Escola de Enfermagem USP , ambas com 18%. O objeto de estudo mais pesquisado foi a avaliacao e controle da dor (41,2%). Conclusao : a dor oncologica constitui um problema mundial, merecendo atencao dos profissionais. Portanto, e necessario investir mais em estudos sobre a tematica com a finalidade de promover o cuidado e resgatar a qualidade de vida desses pacientes. Descritores : câncer; dor; enfermagem. RESUMEN Objetivos : caracterizar las producciones cientificas de 2000 a2008 sobre dolor oncologico en la Portal da Biblioteca Virtual em Saude ( BIREME), cuanto al metodo de investigacion, idioma, ano de Publicacion, periodico relacionado a la evaluacion y al control del dolor. Metodologia : investigaciones bibliograficas realizadas atraves de articulos cientificos disponibles en la BIREME, utilizando los descriptores “dolor” y “cancer” teniendo como criterios de inclusion textos completos sobre el tema investigado, publicados entre 2000 a 2008; en portugues ,ingles o espanol. Resultados : 41,2% de los articulos, era la revision de la literatura en portugues (53%). Las publicaciones ocurrieron principalmente en el ano de 2003 (29%). Los periodicos que mas publicaron estudios fueron; Latino-americana de Enfermeria y la Revista Escuela de Enfermeria USP , ambas con l8%. El objetivo del estudio mas tratado es la investigacion y control del dolor (41,2%). Conclusion: el dolor oncologico constituye un problema mundial, mereciendo atencion de los profesionales. Por tanto, es necesario investir mas en estudios sobre el tema con la finalidad de promover el cuidado y rescatar la calidad de vida de esos pacientes. Descriptores : cancer; dolor; enfermeria.