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Developing the nurse practitioner's role in minor surgery.

Shirley Martin1

  • 1Academic Surgical Unit, St Mary's Hospital, London.

Nursing Times
|September 6, 2002
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A trained nurse practitioner now performs minor surgeries like mole and cyst removal, improving patient access and reducing wait times. This initiative benefits patients, hospitals, and nursing professionals.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Nursing
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Traditional pathways for minor surgical procedures often involve lengthy waits for outpatient appointments and subsequent day surgery.
  • There is a need to optimize healthcare delivery for common minor surgical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a minor surgery nurse practitioner role in managing common lesions.
  • To improve patient access to timely surgical care and reduce hospital waiting lists.

Main Methods:

  • An experienced theatre nurse received intensive training from a surgical team.
  • The nurse practitioner utilized local anesthesia to perform minor surgical procedures, including the removal of moles, cysts, and lipomas.
  • A one-stop clinic model was implemented for patient consultations and procedures.

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Main Results:

  • Patients experienced reduced waiting times by bypassing traditional outpatient appointment and day surgery schedules.
  • The nurse practitioner successfully managed common lesions, providing a streamlined patient pathway.
  • The project demonstrated significant benefits for patients, the hospital trust, and the nurse practitioner.

Conclusions:

  • The development of a minor surgery nurse practitioner role is a successful model for enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.
  • This initiative has led to the development of specialized training courses for nurse practitioners across various medical specialties.
  • Joint training programs for junior doctors and nursing staff in minor surgical skills are being established to further advance the role.