Intervenciones de enfermería en pacientes con Von Willebrand

Abstract

Introduction: Von Willebrand disease is an inherited bleeding disorder that results from an anomaly in the Von Willebrand factor. This protein plays a crucial role in blood clotting in individuals. It affects approximately 1% of the global population. Methodology: A literature review study was conducted using digital databases such as PubMed, ProQuest, Scopus, Taylor & Francis, and Web of Science to gather information in the scientific literature regarding nursing care for patients with Von Willebrand disease. Results and Discussion: The prevalence of Von Willebrand disease reached up to 20%. Risk factors include consanguinity, diabetes, and genetic history. Prominent treatments for Von Willebrand disease include factor VIII, neuraxial anesthesia, and tranexamic acid. Complications identified in the study were hemorrhagic disorders, excessive post-surgical bleeding, and menorrhagia. Among the nursing interventions, critical actions include the development of protocols aimed at assessing patients' condition, documenting adverse effects, and generating pharmacological interaction reports. Additionally, these interventions involve blood sampling, quantifying bleeding, monitoring treatment responses, and creating a disease screening panel. Conclusions: Considering that Von Willebrand disease is a commonly inherited pathology, it is frequently not regarded as a significant public health issue. However, risk factors such as diabetes should be taken into consideration to control the increase in the number of cases worldwide. Keywords: Nurse's Role, Von Willebrand Factor, Patients, Factor VIII, Von Willebrand Disease.