Intervenciones de enfermería en cáncer de ovario

Abstract

Abstract: Ovarian cancer is considered the eighth most common gynecologic tumor worldwide, with a high recurrence rate in Latin American countries. It is associated with several factors, such as genetic mutations, age over 50 years, malnutrition, and obesity. Pharmacological treatment is based on the use of cytostatics; however, the mortality rate is high in women aged 40-50 years. Methodology: The present work is a descriptive bibliographic review of a narrative type, in which scientific databases such as SciELO, PubMed, Redalyc, Dialnet, and Medigraphic, in addition to the official health sites, were consulted. The descriptors of health sciences were used, including "ovarian neoplasms," "therapeutics," "complications," "risk factors," and "nursing care," together with Boolean operators to create the different search strategies. Results: Worldwide, Portugal has a high rate of ovarian cancer, represented by 64%; genetic mutations and obesity, among others, stand out among the associated factors; the main complications are related to the progression of the pathology; finally, cytostatics and cytoreduction are used as the most effective treatment; nursing interventions are based on covering the patient's needs and achieving self-care. Conclusion: Ovarian cancer is more recurrent in Latin American countries, with figures ranging between 2.3% - 33.6%. There are several triggering factors for this neoplasm, and its complications; therefore, education is essential to achieve self-care and cope with this type of neoplasm. Keywords: Ovarian neoplasms, therapeutics, complications, risk factors, nursing care.