Streamlining outpatient prepectoral breast reconstruction: The role of polyurethane oxygen-enriched bra cups from pandemic innovation to standardized cost analysis
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a reassessment of healthcare delivery, emphasizing on strategies to reduce hospital visits without compromising patient care. In response, plastic surgery units explored innovative approaches to ensure high-quality care and enhanced protection for vulnerable groups, such as oncologic patients undergoing mastectomy and breast reconstruction. This study evaluates the implementation of a polyurethane-polyester bra cup enriched with oxygen to diminish the need for postoperative outpatient visits. Methods: Patients who underwent mastectomy and prepectoral breast reconstruction between February 2020 and March 2021 were selected. A novel postoperative management protocol with a polyurethane-polyester bra cup was adopted, and a cost-benefit analysis evaluated the economic impact of integrating this medical device into postoperative care. Results: The polyurethane-polyester bra cup wound dressing significantly reduced the frequency of outpatient visits, enhancing patient autonomy in postoperative care. Patients reported high satisfaction levels, particularly appreciating the ability to manage the device independently, which contributed to the substantial reduction of hospital accesses. Economic analysis revealed that the devices’ utilized resulted in a notable reduction of 333.5 working hours, translating to a financial saving, ranging between €9990 and €40,020 for nursing and medical staff, respectively. The device cost was established at €20 per unit, demonstrating an effective cost-saving strategy in postoperative care. Conclusions: The adoption of polyurethane-polyester bra cup in postsurgical care for mastectomy patients undergoing implant-based prepectoral breast reconstruction proved to be a strategic measure in reducing hospital visits and maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction.
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- Streamlining outpatient prepectoral breast reconstruction: The role of polyurethane oxygen-enriched bra cups from pandemic innovation to standardized cost analysis
- Date Crossref
- 18/11/2024
- Éditeur
- Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
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- journal-article
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University of Siena Department of Medicine pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Azienda Ospedaliera G. Brotzu pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Frankston Hospital Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Peninsula Health pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Businco Oncologic Hospital Unit of Oncologic and Breast Surgery pays non établi dans la noticeÉtablissement de santé
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Department of Medicine — University of Siena, Azienda Ospedaliera G. Brotzu et Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo, avec 5 autres affiliations.
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