• Luís Carlos Lopes-Júnior, Emiliana de Omena Bomfim, Lucila Castanheira Nascimento, Gabriela Pereira-da-Silva, and de LimaRegina Aparecida GarciaRADepartamento de Enfermagem Materno-Infantil e Saúde Pública, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil..
• Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil.
• Rev Gaucha Enferm. 2015 Sep 1; 36 (3): 109-12.

ObjectiveTo present an overview of the clusters of neuropsychological symptoms in children and adolescents with cancer from the perspective of the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms.MethodsA theoretical and reflective study based on international literature and the critical analysis of the authors.ResultsIn scientific literature, there is scarcity of international studies and an absence of studies in Brazil regarding the neuropsychological symptom clusters in children and adolescents with cancer. The theory of unpleasant symptoms is consistent because it emphasizes the complexity and interaction of the symptoms, the interrelationship between symptoms, the factors that influence symptoms, and the results and consequences of symptoms, thus supporting the planning of nursing interventions in paediatric oncology.ConclusionIt is essential to update knowledge on this subject and discuss the theories that support research and the clinical practice of symptom management in order to better qualify nursing care.

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