Nursing strategies for cutaneous adverse events related to tumor immune checkpoint inhibitors
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors(ICIs)have shown significant clinical efficacy in the treatment of advanced ma-lignancies,but their use is accompanied by various immune-related adverse events(irAEs),particularly cutaneous adverse events(irCAEs).This study aims to review the epidemiology,clinical manifestations,and nursing management strategies of irCAEs induced by ICIs.We utilized the China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI)and PubMed databases to search for relevant literature from January 1,2019,to December 31,2023,using the keywords"Immune Checkpoint In-hibitors,""Immune-related Adverse Events,""Cutaneous Adverse Events,"and"Management Strategies."Inclusion cri-teria were:(1)studies on ICIs-induced cutaneous adverse events;(2)studies that detailed nursing management strate-gies;and(3)studies with large sample sizes and comprehensive data.Exclusion criteria were:(1)older review articles;(2)studies with poor quality or incomplete data.A total of 45 articles were included for analysis.The results indicated that cutaneous irAEs are the most common and earliest occurring irAEs during ICIs treatment.Common irCAEs include non-specific maculopapular rashes(MPR),pruritus,psoriasis-like dermatitis,eczema,and lichenoid dermatitis.The underlying mechanisms primarily involve the activation of autoreactive T cells and B cells,as well as changes in cytokine profiles.The nursing management strategies mainly include:(1)treatment for non-specific maculopapular rashes and pruritus;(2)psychological care;(3)dietary guidance;(4)lifestyle care.Scientific nursing management can significantly improve patients'quality of life and treatment adherence.By thoroughly understanding the clinicopathological characteris-tics of irCAEs and formulating effective management strategies,the success rate of ICIs therapy and long-term patient benefits can be effectively improved.Further research and practice are needed to optimize nursing strategies,minimize ad-verse effects,and benefit more cancer patients.