Patient Satisfaction with a new Vacuum Assisted Biopsy (VAB) Service in a District General Hospital
Association of Breast Surgery ePoster Library. Bright-Thomas R. 05/13/19; 257121; P077
Rachel Bright-Thomas
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Topic: Diagnosis/ Referral
Introduction: Our hospital was one of the last in the West Midlands to introduce VAB into our breast service (in February 2018). We wanted to get up to speed rapidly and felt that a patient satisfaction survey would help. Methods We prospectively sent anonymised questionnaires to the first 40 patients over 6 months. They were sent in 2 batches, to the first 10 and then after minor adjustments in practice (particularly adding adrenaline to local anaesthetic solution), to the following 30 patients. 22 responses have been obtained so far (55% response rate) -80% from the first cohort and 46% from the 2nd. Results: Patients felt that written information received prior to VAB, verbal explanation on the day and aftercare advice were satisfactory to excellent in 88% initially rising to 100% in the second cohort. Asked if they had adequate detail on how results would be given, all who responded were satisfied/very satisfied. All patients felt well supported during the procedure.On a clinical front, pain scores (rated 1-10; no pain to severe pain) were stable with a mean of 5 in all patients.88% felt bruised in the first group and only 43% later.Overall 38% rated the experience good and 38% excellent in the first cohort. This increased to 54% and 46% respectively in the second group.ConclusionAn experienced radiology team can get up to speed quickly with VAB. Nursing support is essential and valued by the patients. Use of adrenaline in local anaesthetic reduces bruising significantly.
Topic: Diagnosis/ Referral
Introduction: Our hospital was one of the last in the West Midlands to introduce VAB into our breast service (in February 2018). We wanted to get up to speed rapidly and felt that a patient satisfaction survey would help. Methods We prospectively sent anonymised questionnaires to the first 40 patients over 6 months. They were sent in 2 batches, to the first 10 and then after minor adjustments in practice (particularly adding adrenaline to local anaesthetic solution), to the following 30 patients. 22 responses have been obtained so far (55% response rate) -80% from the first cohort and 46% from the 2nd. Results: Patients felt that written information received prior to VAB, verbal explanation on the day and aftercare advice were satisfactory to excellent in 88% initially rising to 100% in the second cohort. Asked if they had adequate detail on how results would be given, all who responded were satisfied/very satisfied. All patients felt well supported during the procedure.On a clinical front, pain scores (rated 1-10; no pain to severe pain) were stable with a mean of 5 in all patients.88% felt bruised in the first group and only 43% later.Overall 38% rated the experience good and 38% excellent in the first cohort. This increased to 54% and 46% respectively in the second group.ConclusionAn experienced radiology team can get up to speed quickly with VAB. Nursing support is essential and valued by the patients. Use of adrenaline in local anaesthetic reduces bruising significantly.
P077
Topic: Diagnosis/ Referral
Introduction: Our hospital was one of the last in the West Midlands to introduce VAB into our breast service (in February 2018). We wanted to get up to speed rapidly and felt that a patient satisfaction survey would help. Methods We prospectively sent anonymised questionnaires to the first 40 patients over 6 months. They were sent in 2 batches, to the first 10 and then after minor adjustments in practice (particularly adding adrenaline to local anaesthetic solution), to the following 30 patients. 22 responses have been obtained so far (55% response rate) -80% from the first cohort and 46% from the 2nd. Results: Patients felt that written information received prior to VAB, verbal explanation on the day and aftercare advice were satisfactory to excellent in 88% initially rising to 100% in the second cohort. Asked if they had adequate detail on how results would be given, all who responded were satisfied/very satisfied. All patients felt well supported during the procedure.On a clinical front, pain scores (rated 1-10; no pain to severe pain) were stable with a mean of 5 in all patients.88% felt bruised in the first group and only 43% later.Overall 38% rated the experience good and 38% excellent in the first cohort. This increased to 54% and 46% respectively in the second group.ConclusionAn experienced radiology team can get up to speed quickly with VAB. Nursing support is essential and valued by the patients. Use of adrenaline in local anaesthetic reduces bruising significantly.
Topic: Diagnosis/ Referral
Introduction: Our hospital was one of the last in the West Midlands to introduce VAB into our breast service (in February 2018). We wanted to get up to speed rapidly and felt that a patient satisfaction survey would help. Methods We prospectively sent anonymised questionnaires to the first 40 patients over 6 months. They were sent in 2 batches, to the first 10 and then after minor adjustments in practice (particularly adding adrenaline to local anaesthetic solution), to the following 30 patients. 22 responses have been obtained so far (55% response rate) -80% from the first cohort and 46% from the 2nd. Results: Patients felt that written information received prior to VAB, verbal explanation on the day and aftercare advice were satisfactory to excellent in 88% initially rising to 100% in the second cohort. Asked if they had adequate detail on how results would be given, all who responded were satisfied/very satisfied. All patients felt well supported during the procedure.On a clinical front, pain scores (rated 1-10; no pain to severe pain) were stable with a mean of 5 in all patients.88% felt bruised in the first group and only 43% later.Overall 38% rated the experience good and 38% excellent in the first cohort. This increased to 54% and 46% respectively in the second group.ConclusionAn experienced radiology team can get up to speed quickly with VAB. Nursing support is essential and valued by the patients. Use of adrenaline in local anaesthetic reduces bruising significantly.
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