{"title":"Understanding Lesser-Known Vessel Anatomy: Dr Emily Swift explores the infrequently- discussed vasculature associated with soft tissue for safer injectable treatments.","authors":"Emily Swift","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000640","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000640","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74460,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and aesthetic nursing","volume":"45 2","pages":"123-128"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143736297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Laser Tattoo Removal.","authors":"Sharon Ann Van Wicklin","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000613","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000613","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74460,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and aesthetic nursing","volume":"45 2","pages":"83-88"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143736292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tick Bite Alopecia in an Adult Female Patient.","authors":"Sharon Ann Van Wicklin","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000605","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000605","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74460,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and aesthetic nursing","volume":"45 2","pages":"75-77"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143736296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Body Image Ratings for Turkish Versus Non-Turkish Medical Tourists Presenting for Aesthetic Surgery.","authors":"Özlem Karabacak, Işil Işik Andsoy","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000602","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000602","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cultural influences may affect women's attitudes toward their bodies and their desire to undergo cosmetic surgery. This study aims to compare body appreciation and the acceptance of aesthetic surgery among Turkish versus non-Turkish medical tourists presenting for aesthetic surgery. We used the Body Appreciation Scale (BAS) and the Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Scale (ACSS) to measure these variables. We observed significant differences in the average BAS scores between Turkish and non-Turkish participants (p < .01), which were indicative of varying levels of body appreciation. However, we found no significant differences in the ACSS scores, both in the subdimension scores and the total scores (p > .05). We also noted a significant positive correlation between the BAS and ACSS scores among Turkish and non-Turkish medical tourists (p < .01). This pioneering study underscores the importance of culturally informed health care for patients undergoing aesthetic surgery. Recognizing the cultural backgrounds of women may enhance their body appreciation and acceptance of cosmetic procedures. Integrating this knowledge into clinical practice may enable plastic surgery teams to provide more sensitive and effective care.</p>","PeriodicalId":74460,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and aesthetic nursing","volume":"45 2","pages":"99-107"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143736287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"50 Years! We've Come a Long Way, Baby!","authors":"Kristi Elliott","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000632","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000632","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74460,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and aesthetic nursing","volume":"45 2","pages":"69-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143736284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tooba Arif, Ahmed Hagiga, Susan Insole, Baljit Dheansa
{"title":"Using a Silicone Gel Prosthesis for Burn Scar Camouflage: A Case Report.","authors":"Tooba Arif, Ahmed Hagiga, Susan Insole, Baljit Dheansa","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000599","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The scarring that occurs following a burn injury can have devastating physical and emotional consequences for the patient. Scar revision surgery can be very effective, but when surgical options are exhausted or the patient declines, camouflage is an alternative. A 43-year-old woman with mid-deep dermal flame burns sustained in a house fire in August 2020, comprising 6% total body surface area, underwent chemical debridement followed by allograft application. One month later, the patient underwent surgical debridement with a split-thickness skin graft to an unhealed area on her left posterior shoulder. This procedure was successful, with 100% graft take. During her follow-up visits, she developed hypertrophic scarring in this region, which shifted the focus of her care to scar management. We developed a custom-made silicone gel prosthesis to camouflage the scar, help the patient regain confidence, and also provide therapeutic benefit by sealing in hydration. The prosthesis was matched to the patient's normal skin tone and texture, featuring a soft and flexible outer surface with a smooth inner surface for adherence. The patient found the prosthesis easy to apply and inconspicuous, yet effective at concealing the scarred area. The prosthesis also offered protection from external sources of irritation. Both the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale and the Modified Vancouver Scar Scale showed marked improvement when the prosthesis was used.</p>","PeriodicalId":74460,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and aesthetic nursing","volume":"45 2","pages":"117-122"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143736298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rasha AbouBakr Mohamed, Wafaa El Sayed Ouda, Hoda Ragab Mohamed
{"title":"Implementing a Safety Program to Improve Nurses' Performance in Pediatric Health Care Settings.","authors":"Rasha AbouBakr Mohamed, Wafaa El Sayed Ouda, Hoda Ragab Mohamed","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000604","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000604","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>PPediatric patient safety is a public health concern. Implementing unsafe practices, taking unnecessary risks, and making nursing practice errors can contribute to pediatric patient injury, disability, poor prognosis, or even death. Our study aimed to investigate the effect of implementing a safety program to improve nurses' performance in pediatric health care settings. Our study had a quasi-experimental design and was conducted at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt. Our sample population included a convenience sample of 36 pediatric nurses and 36 pediatric patients. We used three tools to collect data. The first tool was a structured interview questionnaire we administered before and after implementing a safety program for pediatric nurses at the health care setting. The second tool was an observational checklist to assess the nurses' practices related to pediatric patient safety. The third tool was an assessment sheet to determine the effectiveness of the safety program. We found there was a statistically significant correlation between the knowledge and practice competency of the nurses before and after implementing the safety program (r = 0.76, p < .000). We also found that after implementing the safety program, the length of the patients' hospital stay, number of unscheduled hospitalizations, need for additional medications, and number of complications decreased among the pediatric patient participants. We recommend implementing similar safety education and training programs for nurses in other facilities to update their knowledge and improve their practices related to pediatric patient safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":74460,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and aesthetic nursing","volume":"45 2","pages":"91-98"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143736290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"I Have a Question! Iodine and Iodine-Related Allergy.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000642","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000642","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74460,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and aesthetic nursing","volume":"45 2","pages":"E4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143736289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Iodine and Iodine-Related Allergy.","authors":"Sharon Ann Van Wicklin","doi":"10.1097/PSN.0000000000000608","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/PSN.0000000000000608","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74460,"journal":{"name":"Plastic and aesthetic nursing","volume":"45 2","pages":"78-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143736291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}