Nursing Care for Women With Cervical Cancer

Abstract

Cervical cancer, caused mainly by HPV, is a public health problem in Brazil, with high prevalence and mortality rates. Early detection is crucial for a favorable prognosis, highlighting the importance of nursing care. This study aims to understand this assistance, describing interventions used, identifying challenges faced by nurses and analyzing the effectiveness of practices. Using a literature review, studies that address nursing care for patients with cervical cancer were analyzed. Expected results include a comprehensive understanding of nursing practices, detailed description of interventions used, identification of challenges faced by nurses, analysis of the effectiveness of practices, and suggestion of directions for future research. These results have the potential to contribute to improving nursing care and, consequently, the quality of life of patients with cervical cancer.