Nursing perioperative management of atypical meningioma WHO grade II: A case study using the Roy Adaptation Model

Introduction: Meningioma is the most common primary intracranial tumor, originating from the protective membranes known as the meninges. Specifically, it arises from arachnoid cells attached to the dura mater, making it extra-axial. Meningiomas are characterized by their potential to grow large, cause hyperostosis, and infiltrate or erode bone. They account for about 36% of all brain tumors, with a prevalence ratio of 2:1 between women and men. The problems associated with meningiomas depend on their location, size, and involvement with surrounding tissue structures. Objective: To develop a perioperative nursing care plan for a patient with WHO grade II atypical meningioma. Methods: This study used a case study design and included a review of the literature on WHO grade II atypical meningioma. We used the NANDA, NIC, and NOC maintenance guidelines to complement the Roy Adaptation Model. This approach provided specific diagnoses for developing interventions and publishing results in clinical maintenance practice. Results: The patient was treated for seven days. Postoperatively, the patient reported decreased headache and eye redness, reduced proptosis, controlled infection, and a clean surgical wound with no drainage seepage. By the third day, the Barovac drain was set to 1/2 vacuum, and the lumbar drain was removed by the fifth day. The patient gradually mobilized, reducing the risk of falls. Conclusion: The Roy Adaptation Model can be effectively used in the nursing care of patients with meningioma. Roy views humans as open and adaptive systems capable of responding to internal and external stimuli throughout their lives.