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CUIDADOS DE ENFERMERÍA EN COLONOSCOPIA DE PACIENTES CON SOSPECHA DE CÁNCER DE COLÓN

  • 1. Servicio de pruebas funcionales de Digestivo del Hospital Universitario Clínico San Cecilio, Granada. España

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Tipo de artículo: Artículo de revisión

Introducción: El personal de enfermería se sitúa en primera línea en la preparación física del paciente y en ser los encargados de proporcionar la información adecuada. El objetivo de esta revisión es mostrar los cuidados de enfermería en pacientes con sospecha de cáncer de colon que se realizan una colonoscopia.

Metodología: Se llevó a cabo una búsqueda en las bases de datos ScienceDirect y PubMed, incluyendo investigaciones publicadas en el último año. Se seleccionaron estudios sobre pacientes con sospecha de cáncer colorrectal, sometidos a colonoscopia.

Resultados: Se incluyeron 9 estudios en la revisión bibliográfica. Los estudios se clasificaron en función de si examinaban las diferentes estrategias actuales para la preparación de pacientes que se van a someter a una colonoscopia, o si identificaban los métodos disponibles para garantizar la limpieza intestinal previa a una colonoscopia.

Discusión: Los indicadores de calidad en colonoscopias deben emplearse para mejorar las prácticas. Se recomienda educación previa por el estrés del paciente y fortalecer el rol de enfermería para optimizar la atención.

Conclusiones: En la colonoscopia se recomienda utilizar indicadores de calidad además de proporcionar instrucciones previas a los pacientes. La implementación de intervenciones de enfermería basadas en objetivos y resultados resulta clave en los protocolos de preparación intestinal.

Abstract (English)

Article type: Review article

Introduction: Nursing staff are at the forefront of patient physical preparation and are responsible for providing appropriate information. The aim of this review is to present nursing care for patients with suspected colon cancer undergoing colonoscopy.

Methodology: A search was conducted in the ScienceDirect and PubMed databases, including research published within the last year. Studies on patients with suspected colorectal cancer undergoing colonoscopy were selected.

Results: Nine studies were included in the literature review. Studies were classified based on whether they examined different current strategies for preparing patients for colonoscopy or identified available methods to ensure bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy.

Discussion: Quality indicators in colonoscopies should be used to improve practices. Prior education is recommended due to patient stress, and the role of nursing should be strengthened to optimise care.

Conclusions: It is recommended to use quality indicators in colonoscopies in addition to providing pre-clinical instructions to patients. The implementation of nursing interventions based on goals and outcomes is key in bowel preparation protocols.

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NURSING CARE IN COLONOSCOPY FOR PATIENTS WITH SUSPECTED COLON CANCER
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2530-5468

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2025-10-09
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2025-11-17
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2026-01-29
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