Design of a modality of professional improvement for the early diagnosis of breast cancer

Introduction: The professional overcoming of nursing staff in today's society is a challenge, so it is imperative to constantly prepare the staff who works in Primary Health Care to be able to promote favorable lifestyle changes in the Cuban population. Objective: To design a course to reduce morbidity due to breast cancer, aimed at nurses working in primary health care belonging to the municipality of El Salvador. Methods: A longitudinal qualitative study was carried out during the years 2015 and 2016 in the Municipality of El Salvador. A sample of 30 nurses was selected and a diagnosis was applied to identify training needs. The course was designed and submitted to the criteria of the scientific council of the area. Results: In the diagnostic stage, shortcomings were found in relation to the breast cancer issue. Conclusions: The course serves to acquire knowledge, skills and prepare nurses working in Primary Health Care, to carry out promotion, prevention actions that reduce risk factors, make diagnoses earlier and improve the quality of life in the females.