Irene Lartey
Massachuestts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Univesity, USA
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Gynecol Obstet
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors common in reproductive years of women. Depending on the size and location of the tumors, uterine fibroids can cause symptoms that can affect womenâ??s quality of life. The purpose of this integrative review is to critique and discuss current literature on treatment and intervention options that provide symptom relief for women with fibroids. This research study will examine how the advanced practice nurse can use these finding into practice using kingâ??s theory of goal attainment as a theoretical framework. The literature searches include PubMed, CAM PubMed, Google Scholar, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) and Ovid Medline. The 14 articles in this review study the consist of quantitative studies with the participant of women in reproductive age. Results of this review suggest that there are various useful treatment options available for patients with symptomatic fibroid. Through education and counseling, the advanced practice nurse can provide support and assist patients in making informed decisions.
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