The nursing professional in the prevention of infections in cancer patients with neutropenia

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https://doi.org/10.35381/s.v.v10i1.5011

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Neutropenia, oncology nursing, infections, chemotherapy, cancer patients, (Source: DeCS).

Abstract

Objective: To characterise the role of nursing professionals in preventing infections in cancer patients with neutropenia. Method: A qualitative, descriptive and applied literature review was conducted. Results: A total of 154 episodes of febrile neutropenia were identified in 87 patients, predominantly with haematological cancers (71.4%), especially acute myeloid leukaemia; among solid tumours, breast and lung cancer were the most common. In a second analysis of 52 episodes in 49 patients, 54% corresponded to solid organ tumours and 36% to haematological neoplasms. Most episodes occurred within the first two weeks after chemotherapy. Conclusions: Nurses play a fundamental role in preventing infections in cancer patients with neutropenia through continuous monitoring, the application of isolation measures, and education on self-care.

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Published

2026-02-15

How to Cite

Ajila-Sánchez, T. N., Rodríguez-Plasencia, A., & Romero-Fernández, A. J. (2026). The nursing professional in the prevention of infections in cancer patients with neutropenia. Revista Arbitrada Interdisciplinaria De Ciencias De La Salud. Salud Y Vida, 10(1), 521–536. https://doi.org/10.35381/s.v.v10i1.5011

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