OBSTETRIC CARE IN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR WOMEN WITH ONCOGYNECOLOGICAL DISEASE

Abstract

Introduction: Every year, about 12 million patients with malignant tumors are diagnosed in the world, and every day about 20,000 people die from cancer. Although modern medical oncology has the means for early diagnosis and successful definitive treatment, this diagnosis causes panic and a sense of
doom in the patient.

Objective: To explore the opinion of women with oncological-gynecological diseases, regarding obstetric care in the home environment.

Materials and methods: An anonymous survey was conducted for the period April 2022 - May 2023. 74 women with oncological and gynecological diseases hospitalized in the Gynecology

Departments of the Complex Oncology Center and MBAL - Shumen AD were surveyed.

Results and discussion: Midwifery care in a home environment can provide greater patient comfort. They can be treated and cared for in their own home where they feel more relaxed and comfortable.

Conclusions: Home obstetric care can be an effective way to manage onco-gynecological diseases and improve patients' quality of life. To ensure that patients' medical needs are met and that they receive appropriate midwifery support care.