Tratamiento tópico en la prevención de radiodermatitis en mujeres con cáncer de mama: revisión integradora
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2015-06-24
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Jaén: Universidad de Jaén
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[ES] El cáncer de mama es el común entre las mujeres. En la mayoría de los casos se aplica radioterapia, que con gran recuencia provoca radiodermat itis, un conjunto de reacciones cutáneas que puede afectar severamente a la calidad de vida. El papel de enfermería es muy relevante en el proceso. El objetivo del estudio fue analizar la evidencia existente sobre productos tópicos utilizados en la prevención de radiodermat itis en muje res con cáncer de mama. Se realizó una búsqueda en diferentes bases de datos,seleccionándose 13 artículos. Los resultados mostraron que no existe un consenso definido sobre cómo enfocar la prevención de radiodermatitis. Entre los productos analizados, los
compuestos de ácido hialurónico, la caléndula, sulfadiacina de plata 0,1%, Leviaderm• y Mepitel• mostraron un efecto
protector de la piel. El aloe vera, Theta-cream y sucralfato no demostraron ser medidas exitosas. Otros cuidados a incluir deberían ser evitar el consumo de tabaco y alcohol o mantener el campo de tratamiento seco y libre de irritaciones.
[EN] Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. In most of the cases, radiotherapy is applied, which requently causes radiodermatitis, a set of skin reactions that can severely affect the quality of life.The role of nursintJ iis very important in the whole process.This study aimed to analyze the existing evidence about topical products used in lthe prevention of radiodermatitis in women with breast cancer. A search was performed on different databases. 13 articles were selected. After data analysis, there is no defined consensus on how to approach prevention o1 radiodermatitis. Among the products tested, the compounds of hyaluronic acid, calendula, silver sulfadiazine 0.1%, Leviaderm• and Mepitel•, had a significant skin protective effect. In contrast, products such as aloe vera, sucralfate or theta-cream, did not prove successful results. Avoiding consumption of tobacco and alcohol or keeping the treatment field dry and free from irritation are another measures that can be helpful in order to prevent radiodermatitis.
[EN] Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. In most of the cases, radiotherapy is applied, which requently causes radiodermatitis, a set of skin reactions that can severely affect the quality of life.The role of nursintJ iis very important in the whole process.This study aimed to analyze the existing evidence about topical products used in lthe prevention of radiodermatitis in women with breast cancer. A search was performed on different databases. 13 articles were selected. After data analysis, there is no defined consensus on how to approach prevention o1 radiodermatitis. Among the products tested, the compounds of hyaluronic acid, calendula, silver sulfadiazine 0.1%, Leviaderm• and Mepitel•, had a significant skin protective effect. In contrast, products such as aloe vera, sucralfate or theta-cream, did not prove successful results. Avoiding consumption of tobacco and alcohol or keeping the treatment field dry and free from irritation are another measures that can be helpful in order to prevent radiodermatitis.