Aloe Vera as a Nursing Care Strategy For Treatment Of People With Radiodermatitis

Abstract

Objective: to describe how Aloe vera is used as a nursing care strategy to treat people with radiodermatitis. Methodology: retrospective and descriptive, using semi-structured interviews with nurses who prescribe Aloe vera. Results: structuring of knowledge about Aloe vera as a nursing approach to radiodermatitis at Solidarity Hospital resulted in the effective prevention of radiodermatitis, especially its more severe forms. It should be noted that aloe vera can prevent radiodermatitis by increasing oxygenation of the lesion and reducing the local amount of dead tissue. The study also provides a greater understanding of the
role of nurses in radiotherapy and skin rehabilitation. Conclusion: Aloe vera plays a decisive role in the prevention of radiodermatitis and is an innovative therapeutic agent in the field of dermatology and oncology nursing.