Impaired skin integrity related to radiation therapy

Journal Article · Sat Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1990 · Journal of Enterostomal Therapy; (USA)

OSTI ID:6035610

Ratliff, C

Skin reactions associated with radiation therapy require frequent nursing assessment and intervention. Preventive interventions and early management can minimize the severity of the skin reaction. With the understanding of the pathogenesis of radiation skin reactions, the ET nurse can determine who is at risk and then implement preventive measures. Because radiation treatment is fractionated, skin reactions do not usually occur until midway through the course of therapy and will subside within a few weeks after completion of radiation. Many patients and their families still fear that radiation causes severe burns. Teaching and anticipatory guidance by the ET nurse is needed to assist patients and their families to overcome this fear, and to educate them on preventive skin care regimens.

• OSTI ID: 6035610
• Journal Information: Journal of Enterostomal Therapy; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Enterostomal Therapy; (USA) Vol. 17:5; ISSN JETHE; ISSN 0270-1170
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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560151* -- Radiation Effects on Animals-- Man
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
BODY
DERMATITIS
DISEASES
INJURIES
LOCAL RADIATION EFFECTS
MEDICINE
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
PATIENTS
PLANNING
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION INJURIES
RADIODERMATITIS
RADIOLOGY
RADIOTHERAPY
SIDE EFFECTS
SKIN
SKIN DISEASES
THERAPY