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Niall O'Hara1, Kuljyot Bajaj1, Doraisami Mohan1
1Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Russells Hall Hospital, Birmingham, GBR.
A structured education program significantly boosted nurses' confidence in managing patients after deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) free flap breast reconstruction. This training is vital for safe service development and team integration.
Area of Science:
- Microsurgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) free flap is the standard for autologous breast reconstruction.
- A knowledge gap was identified among nurses managing DIEP reconstruction patients.
- Establishing a new DIEP service requires specialized nursing knowledge and skills.
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