Year: 2020
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Breast cancer is the most common cancer disease that affects a larger percentage of women. It is also the major cause of cancer deaths among women and accounts for 23% of cancer diagnosis and 14% of cancer deaths each year around the globe. The role of the nurse in breast cancer treatment is crucial in the determinant of the recovery process and as such clarity is needed of what nurse should do to help breast cancer patients. \nThe aim of this study was to identify the various roles nurses play to support women with breast cancer during treatment. The purpose was to review existing literature and provide information on how professional nurses play positive role to support women with breast cancer undergoing treatment. The information could serve as educational resource for nursing students aspiring to become breast care nurses as well as existing ones and also broaden knowledge in the field. \nThe study was carried out as a literature review. Cinahl, Cinahl Plus with full text, and Medline database were used for literature search. Eight peer-reviewed articles were selected for the review and content analysis was employed for data analysis. \nThe findings disclosed that nurses play three major roles in breast cancer treatment, which involves physical, psychological, and social support that ensures a comprehensive health care provision for women suffering from breast cancer. The study concludes that breast cancer can be demoralizing for women who suffer from it and nurses should be intuitive and altruistic in playing their role to support patients who undergo breast cancer treatment.
Source: Theseus (Ammattikorkeakoulujen)
Author: Felicia Otu
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3107655720