英文摘要 |
This article describes the nursing experience of a postpartum woman with newly diagnosed breast cancer. The patient underwent a mastectomy and breast reconstruction. The period of care spanned from August, 21, 2019 to August, 27, 2019. The patient had several health problems including anxiety, inadequate knowledge regarding post-operative care, and changes in body and mental image. The patient’s anxiety was mainly caused by not understanding the surgery and the change in body image. In the caring course, the care model of multi-team joints used the anxiety scale for objective evaluation. The oncology psychologist also assisted the patient in readjusting her emotions, and encouraged the patient to face the psychological impact caused by the bodily and mental changes. During treatment, we provided the patient with pain control in the early postoperative period. During the process of pain control we encouraged the patient and her husband to participate in wound care. Additionally, we advocated positive mindsets to encounter reconstructed breasts and rehabilitation exercise for limbs. The patient participated in the discussion of the need for home care and the use of social resources to have a better quality of life. This study suggested that nursing staffs can leverage the unit seed teachers to conduct cross-disciplinary nursing training and provide timely and accurate information to patients with both adult maternal and child health problems. In addition, they can also regularly invite breast cancer managers or attending surgeons. They can provide an educational perspective on patient care through team discussions to improve the quality of care. |