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  "abstract": "Objective\n\nTo interpret emotional meanings attributed by healthcare professionals to the clinical management of patients with head and neck cancer, in a university-specialised outpatient service at a public general hospital.Method\n\nA qualitative study was carried out using semi-directed interviews with open-ended questions in-depth. The sample was closed by the saturation strategy. Data treatment was conducted by Clinical-Qualitative Content Analysis technique under theoretical framework of psychodynamic concepts from Medical Psychology, and validation by peers from a research group.Results\n\nTen clinical professionals were interviewed: six nurses and four physicians. From the analysis of the interviews, three categories are constructed for this article: (1) An instituted stigmatization; (2) Wide-open reality; (3) Naturalization without trivialization. The aggressiveness of these tumours, the association with harmful lifestyle habits, and the great concern of family members call for clinical-psychological management to mitigate emotional distress, to handle possible guilt, and prevent any burnout, improving a better adherence to treatment and harmonious interpersonal relationships.Conclusion\n\nThe stigma is a symbolic entity that takes distress for the clinicians but also seems to highlight a higher level of awareness and reflection. This awareness can be a starting point for the development of healthier strategies for emotional coping, contributing to a more balanced work and personal harmonic relationship of care.Level of evidence: 5",
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    "Laboratory of Clinical-Qualitative Research, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.",
    "Laboratory of Clinical-Qualitative Research, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil; School of Nursing of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.",
    "Laboratory of Clinical-Qualitative Research, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil; School of Odontology, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.",
    "Clinical Oncology Service, Department of Anesthesiology, Oncology, and Radiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. Electronic address: carmenl@fcm.unicamp.br."
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  "title": "Emotional meanings of clinical practice with head and neck cancer patients: a qualitative study with Brazilian professionals.",
  "title_text": "Emotional meanings of clinical practice with head and neck cancer patients: a qualitative study with Brazilian professionals.",
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  "venue": "Brazilian journal of otorhinolaryngology",
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