Atuação do enfermeiro na detecção precoce do câncer de colo uterino: revisão integrativa
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/nursing.2022v25i285p7272-7281Keywords:
Neoplasias do Colo do Útero, Enfermagem, Assistência centrada no pacienteAbstract
Objective: To identify the role of nurses in the early detection of cervical cancer. Method: This is an integrative review, carried out from April to June 2021, in the SCIELO, PUBMED, LILACS databases, with the descriptors: Cervical Neoplasms, Nursing and Patient-Centered Care. Were found 1,389 articles, but the sample consisted of 16 articles. Results: among the nurses' actions, the following stand out: Health education on early detection of cervical cancer and encouragement to perform the Pap smear; nursing guidance on the importance of using condoms during sexual intercourse; nursing consultation, Pap smear test; HPV vaccination; early diagnosis and treatment. Conclusion: The nurse has a primary role throughout the entire process of prevention and health promotion of cervical cancer, providing comprehensive and humanized care.