The benefits of a nurse-led bra fitting service to breast oncology patients in their post-operative recovery
Association of Breast Surgery ePoster Library. Nessa A. 05/13/19; 257146; P102
Ashrafun Nessa
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P102
Topic: Nursing practice
Background: Ladies undergoing breast surgery at Nottingham City Hospital are discharged with a free postsurgical bra.Nurses who have been trained in bra fitting determine the bra size. We believe that the benefits of a properly fitted bra include post surgery comfort and support to improve the post-operative experience.Aim:The aim of this study was to explore the patient experience of our bra fitting service, in particular whether they found the service useful and if it made a difference to their post-operative recovery.Method:This was a prospective questionnaire based patient reported outcome study of patients undergoing surgery at the Nottingham Breast Institute over a period of one month. Data was collected regarding if they had had a bra fitted and how they felt it had benefited their recovery.Analysis of resultsA total of 89 patients responded of which 55 patients (61%) had had a bra fitted before discharge from hospital.45 out of the 55 patients (81.8%) derived some benefit, namely comfort (N=29), reduced need for analgesia (N=8), and helped mobility (N=4). Of those that had no benefit 60% said it was due to poor fit. The bra fitting service was rated very good or good by 60% and satisfactory by 18.2%.ConclusionThe study demonstrates that breast surgery patients found our bra fitting service beneficial to their post-operative recovery mainly in terms of their comfort. We would strongly recommend all breast surgery units offer this service but we acknowledge the economic implications.
Topic: Nursing practice
Background: Ladies undergoing breast surgery at Nottingham City Hospital are discharged with a free postsurgical bra.Nurses who have been trained in bra fitting determine the bra size. We believe that the benefits of a properly fitted bra include post surgery comfort and support to improve the post-operative experience.Aim:The aim of this study was to explore the patient experience of our bra fitting service, in particular whether they found the service useful and if it made a difference to their post-operative recovery.Method:This was a prospective questionnaire based patient reported outcome study of patients undergoing surgery at the Nottingham Breast Institute over a period of one month. Data was collected regarding if they had had a bra fitted and how they felt it had benefited their recovery.Analysis of resultsA total of 89 patients responded of which 55 patients (61%) had had a bra fitted before discharge from hospital.45 out of the 55 patients (81.8%) derived some benefit, namely comfort (N=29), reduced need for analgesia (N=8), and helped mobility (N=4). Of those that had no benefit 60% said it was due to poor fit. The bra fitting service was rated very good or good by 60% and satisfactory by 18.2%.ConclusionThe study demonstrates that breast surgery patients found our bra fitting service beneficial to their post-operative recovery mainly in terms of their comfort. We would strongly recommend all breast surgery units offer this service but we acknowledge the economic implications.
P102
Topic: Nursing practice
Background: Ladies undergoing breast surgery at Nottingham City Hospital are discharged with a free postsurgical bra.Nurses who have been trained in bra fitting determine the bra size. We believe that the benefits of a properly fitted bra include post surgery comfort and support to improve the post-operative experience.Aim:The aim of this study was to explore the patient experience of our bra fitting service, in particular whether they found the service useful and if it made a difference to their post-operative recovery.Method:This was a prospective questionnaire based patient reported outcome study of patients undergoing surgery at the Nottingham Breast Institute over a period of one month. Data was collected regarding if they had had a bra fitted and how they felt it had benefited their recovery.Analysis of resultsA total of 89 patients responded of which 55 patients (61%) had had a bra fitted before discharge from hospital.45 out of the 55 patients (81.8%) derived some benefit, namely comfort (N=29), reduced need for analgesia (N=8), and helped mobility (N=4). Of those that had no benefit 60% said it was due to poor fit. The bra fitting service was rated very good or good by 60% and satisfactory by 18.2%.ConclusionThe study demonstrates that breast surgery patients found our bra fitting service beneficial to their post-operative recovery mainly in terms of their comfort. We would strongly recommend all breast surgery units offer this service but we acknowledge the economic implications.
Topic: Nursing practice
Background: Ladies undergoing breast surgery at Nottingham City Hospital are discharged with a free postsurgical bra.Nurses who have been trained in bra fitting determine the bra size. We believe that the benefits of a properly fitted bra include post surgery comfort and support to improve the post-operative experience.Aim:The aim of this study was to explore the patient experience of our bra fitting service, in particular whether they found the service useful and if it made a difference to their post-operative recovery.Method:This was a prospective questionnaire based patient reported outcome study of patients undergoing surgery at the Nottingham Breast Institute over a period of one month. Data was collected regarding if they had had a bra fitted and how they felt it had benefited their recovery.Analysis of resultsA total of 89 patients responded of which 55 patients (61%) had had a bra fitted before discharge from hospital.45 out of the 55 patients (81.8%) derived some benefit, namely comfort (N=29), reduced need for analgesia (N=8), and helped mobility (N=4). Of those that had no benefit 60% said it was due to poor fit. The bra fitting service was rated very good or good by 60% and satisfactory by 18.2%.ConclusionThe study demonstrates that breast surgery patients found our bra fitting service beneficial to their post-operative recovery mainly in terms of their comfort. We would strongly recommend all breast surgery units offer this service but we acknowledge the economic implications.
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