The therapeutic process and care problems
of a patient with advanced vulvar cancer

Amelia J. Sobala; Anna W. Szablewska

doi:10.5114/ppiel.2024.139134

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Nursing Problems / Problemy Pielęgniarstwa

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abstract:

Case report

The therapeutic process and care problems of a patient with advanced vulvar cancer

Amelia J. Sobala

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,

Anna W. Szablewska

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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Institute of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences with the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine, Medical University of Gdańsk, Poland

Nursing Problems 2024; 32 (1): 52-58

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/ppiel.2024.139134

Online publish date: 2024/05/23

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The study analysed the case of a 74-year-old woman with a diagnosis of FIGO IVA vulvar carcinoma. The patient was also suffering from other diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and permanent atrial fibrillation. Among the patient’s most significant nursing problems, self-care deficit, impaired mobility, impaired ability to perform hygiene and self-toileting, and lack of knowledge about disease were singled out.

The aim of the work is to present knowledge and explain the subject of the therapeutic process and nursing problems of a patient with advanced vulvar cancer based on an individual case study. ICNP® reference terminology was used to develop care plans.

The midwife’s care of a patient with advanced vulvar cancer requires special consideration of education, health promotion, and self-management activities, assisting with hygiene activities, and providing psychological support. The overarching goal in the patient’s care is to strive for the highest possible degree of self-care.

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The therapeutic process and care problems of a patient with advanced vulvar cancer

Amelia J. Sobala 1 , Anna W. Szablewska 1

vulvar cancer, vulva, gynaecological oncology

Amelia J. Sobala

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,

Anna W. Szablewska

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