Research Article | Open Access
Volume 2025 - 1 | Article ID 269 | http://dx.doi.org/10.51521/WJNP.2025.11101
Academic Editor: John Bose
Dr. Sudhadevi. M, & Dr. S. Madhavi
Dr. Sudhadevi. M, Vice Principal, College of
Nursing, RIMS, Ranchi
Dr. S. Madhavi, Principal, KMCH College of
Nursing, Coimbatore
Corresponding Author: Dr. Sudhadevi. M, Principal, College of Nursing, RIMS, Ranchi, Email: danramsudha@gmail.com
Citation: Dr. Sudhadevi. M, & Dr. S. Madhavi (2025 Effect of Nursing Strategies on Self-Care
Practices, Radiation Induced Symptoms and Quality of Life Among Patients with
Gynecological Cancer at Selected Hospital, Erode. World J Nurs Pract, 1(1);1-5.
Copyrights: © 2025, Dr. Sudhadevi. M, et
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Abstract:
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing strategies on self-care practices, radiation induced symptoms and quality of life among patients with gynaecological cancer. True experimental post-test only design was used. The 212 patients with gynaecological cancers were selected by non-probability sampling technique at Erode cancer centre, Erode. The patients belong to both group were observed in 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 Months, 4 months and 6 Months after pelvic irradiation. The result of the study represents that the patients who received nursing strategies on self-care practices (Perineal care, Kegel exercises and Vaginal dilation), radiation induced symptoms and quality of life have reduced radiation induced symptoms and acquired improved quality of life when compared to control group who received conventional care. Hence, it is effective in reducing side effects of pelvic radiation therapy among patients with gynaecological cancer.
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