Development of Lower Extremity Lymphedema Nursing Practice Protocol for Patients Following Gynecologic Cancer Treatment.
10.5388/aon.2018.18.3.143
- Author:
Hyunjung LEE
1
;
Nami CHUN
;
Gieok NOH
;
Hyunju SONG
;
Juhyun KIM
;
Sumi HA
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Gynecologic Neoplasm;
Lymphedema;
Nursing Protocols
- MeSH:
Female;
Genital Neoplasms, Female;
Humans;
Lower Extremity*;
Lymphedema*;
Nursing Assessment;
Nursing*
- From:Asian Oncology Nursing
2018;18(3):143-153
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study aimed to develop and evaluate the lower extremity lymphedema nursing practice protocol for patients following gynecologic cancer treatment. METHODS: Thirteen web-sites were searched for eligible clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and eleven databases were searched to identify evidence to develop a lower extremity lymphedema nursing practice protocol for patients following gynecologic cancer treatment. RESULTS: Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, eight CPGs and ninety-six studies, two guidelines and eight studies were identified as evidence. The protocol development group consisted of ten experts who have at least five years' experience in the related area. A lower extremity lymphedema nursing practice protocol for patients following gynecologic cancer treatment was developed including forty-three recommendations in five domains. Significant differences were found in nurses' pre and post knowledge and confidence on lower extremity lymphedema prevention and management. CONCLUSION: Nurses and other professionals could utilize this evidence based lower extremity lymphedema nursing practice protocol and apply it to patients undergoing gynecologic cancer treatment.
