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Implementation Of Lymphedema Education Toolkit For Nurse Coordinators, Heather Gee
Implementation Of Lymphedema Education Toolkit For Nurse Coordinators, Heather Gee
Master's Projects and Capstones
Problem: Lymphedema is a chronic condition that develops secondary to cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgical removal of affected lymph nodes. This swelling in patient’s limbs can cause discomfort and limit mobility, however lymphedema is often not detected until later stages, delaying treatment and patient education.
Context: This quality improvement project was conducted at Hospital S Women’s Cancer Center, an outpatient center specializing in advanced treatments for breast and gynecological cancers. This center has a multidisciplinary team focusing on both the medical and surgical aspects of oncology treatment.
Interventions: An evidence-based lymphedema education toolkit was created for nurse …
Cervical Cancer Education & Prevention For Women In The Philippines, Kate Isabel Juanillo
Cervical Cancer Education & Prevention For Women In The Philippines, Kate Isabel Juanillo
Nursing | Senior Theses
Although cervical cancer is preventable, it continues to pose a significant health concern in the Philippines as evidenced by high cervical cancer diagnosis rates. The purpose of this quantitative study is to investigate low cervical cancer screening rates and the effectiveness of educational interventions in increasing awareness and screening rates. A literature review will examine topics such as low cervical cancer screening rates, cervical cancer screening methods, and barriers. This research proposal involves a quasi-experimental study that investigates education as an intervention for increasing cervical cancer awareness and cervical cancer screening rates. Fifty Filipino women will be randomly assigned to …
Cervical Cancer Prevention In The Philippines, Kate Isabel Juanillo
Cervical Cancer Prevention In The Philippines, Kate Isabel Juanillo
Nursing | Student Research Posters
Although cervical cancer is preventable, it continues to pose a significant health concern in the Philippines as evidenced by high cervical cancer diagnosis rates. The purpose of this quantitative study is to investigate low cervical cancer screening rates and the effectiveness of educational interventions in increasing awareness and screening rates. A literature review will examine topics such as low cervical cancer screening rates, cervical cancer screening methods, and barriers. This research proposal involves a quasi-experimental study that investigates education as an intervention for increasing cervical cancer awareness and cervical cancer screening rates. Fifty Filipino women will be randomly assigned to …