ABSTRACT Background: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterised by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. It affects about 10% of women of childbearing age and is one of the most common causes of chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Chronic pain associated with endometriosis has a significant impact on the quality of life, psychological well-being and daily activities of women affected by it. Pain management is a complex challenge that requires a multidisciplinary approach. The nurse, as a reference figure in care and therapeutic education, can play a fundamental role in supporting the woman in managing pain and improving the quality of life. Purpose and objective: To identify, through the literature review, the most effective nursing strategies in the management of chronic pain and in supporting women with endometriosis. Materials and methods: The research was conducted on the PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science and PsycINFO databases, using keywords such as "endometriosis", "nursing care", "pain management", "chronic pain", "quality of life". Articles published between 2015 and 2025 have been included, in Italian or English, available in full text and relevant to the nursing role in pain management. Isolated case report articles or jobs not relevant to the nursing field have been excluded. Results/conclusions: From the literature analysis it emerges how the management of chronic pain in endometriosis requires a multidisciplinary and personalised approach. The role of nursing is central to the assessment of pain, educational support and the promotion of self-management, contributing to the improvement of quality of life. However, there is a limited presence of studies specifically focussed on the nursing field, making further in-depth study necessary.
ABSTRACT Background: L’endometriosi è una patologia infiammatoria cronica caratterizzata dalla presenza di tessuto endometriale al di fuori della cavità uterina. Colpisce circa il 10% delle donne in età fertile e rappresenta una delle cause più comuni di dolore pelvico cronico e infertilità. Il dolore cronico associato all’endometriosi ha un impatto rilevante sulla qualità di vita, sul benessere psicologico e sulle attività quotidiane delle donne che ne sono affette. La gestione del dolore rappresenta una sfida complessa che richiede un approccio multidisciplinare. L’infermiere, in quanto figura di riferimento nell’assistenza e nell’educazione terapeutica, può svolgere un ruolo fondamentale nel supportare la donna nella gestione del dolore e nel miglioramento della qualità di vita. Finalità e obbiettivo: Individuare, attraverso la revisione della letteratura, le strategie infermieristiche più efficaci nella gestione del dolore cronico e nel supporto alla donna con endometriosi. Materiali e metodi: La ricerca è stata condotta sulle banche dati PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science e PsycINFO, utilizzando parole chiave come “endometriosis”, “nursing care”, “pain management”, “chronic pain”, “quality of life”. Sono stati inclusi articoli pubblicati tra il 2015 e il 2025, in lingua italiana o inglese, disponibili in full text e pertinenti al ruolo infermieristico nella gestione del dolore. Sono stati esclusi articoli case report isolati o lavori non pertinenti all’ambito infermieristico. Risultati/conclusioni: Dall’analisi di letteratura emerge come la gestione del dolore cronico nell’endometriosi richieda un approccio multidisciplinare e personalizzato. Il ruolo infermieristico risulta centrale nella valutazione del dolore, nel supporto educativo e nella promozione dell’autogestione, contribuendo al miglioramento della qualità di vita. Tuttavia, si evidenza una limitata presenza di studi specificatamente focalizzati sull’ambito infermieristico, rendendo necessari ulteriori approfondimenti.
Endometriosi e dolore cronico: il ruolo infermieristico nella gestione e nel supporto alla donna. Revisione della letteratura.
SCHIAVINATO, SARA
2024/2025
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ABSTRACT Background: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterised by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. It affects about 10% of women of childbearing age and is one of the most common causes of chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Chronic pain associated with endometriosis has a significant impact on the quality of life, psychological well-being and daily activities of women affected by it. Pain management is a complex challenge that requires a multidisciplinary approach. The nurse, as a reference figure in care and therapeutic education, can play a fundamental role in supporting the woman in managing pain and improving the quality of life. Purpose and objective: To identify, through the literature review, the most effective nursing strategies in the management of chronic pain and in supporting women with endometriosis. Materials and methods: The research was conducted on the PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science and PsycINFO databases, using keywords such as "endometriosis", "nursing care", "pain management", "chronic pain", "quality of life". Articles published between 2015 and 2025 have been included, in Italian or English, available in full text and relevant to the nursing role in pain management. Isolated case report articles or jobs not relevant to the nursing field have been excluded. Results/conclusions: From the literature analysis it emerges how the management of chronic pain in endometriosis requires a multidisciplinary and personalised approach. The role of nursing is central to the assessment of pain, educational support and the promotion of self-management, contributing to the improvement of quality of life. However, there is a limited presence of studies specifically focussed on the nursing field, making further in-depth study necessary.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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