Analysis of the efficacy of ERAS combined with evidence-based care after partial breast reconstruction with lateral chest wall perforator flap

Abstract Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of enhanced recovery after surgery combined with evidence-based nursing practices (ERAS-EBNP) in the care of breast cancer patients who underwent partial breast reconstruction with lateral chest wall perforator flap (PBR-LCWPF). Methods From January 2023 to December 2023, 98 breast cancer patients at our centre underwent PBR-LCWPF. These patients were randomised into an intervention group (evidence-based nursing group, n = 50) and a control group (conventional care group, n = 48). The control group used conventional nursing methods, and the intervention group used ERAS-EBNP to compare the nursing outcomes of patients in the two groups. Results The postoperative hospitalisation time and the incidence of flap complications within 3 days after surgery were significantly lower in the observation group than in the control group (P < 0.05), and the psychological state score, quality of life score, and nursing care satisfaction were significantly better in the observation group than in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion ERAS-EBNP can significantly improve the quality of life of patients after PBR-LCWPF, improve the patient care effect, and is worthy of being popularized and applied.