Preventive gynecologic nursing in an inpatient setting.
A nurse-managed screening program that offers gynecologic examinations and health teaching/counseling to female patients is described. The philosophy of the program includes emphasis on individualized care, health promotion, illness prevention, and fostering of self-care practices. Each physical examination includes a breast and pelvic examination, pap test, and health teaching/counseling in areas of women's health.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000517:prevention & control; D006176:Gynecology; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006801:Humans; D007297:Inpatients; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010361:Patients; D010414:Pennsylvania