Psychological dimensions of aesthetic surgery: essentials for nurses. Plast Surg Nurs 1995;15(3):137-44
Date
01/01/1995Pubmed ID
7568451DOI
10.1097/00006527-199501530-00003Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0029377502 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 6 CitationsAbstract
With the many technical advancements and increasing frequency of aesthetic surgery, plastic surgical nursing practice is expanding rapidly. Understanding the psychological motivations, profiles, and perioperative expectations of aesthetic surgery patients is essential in helping nurses prepare individuals for optimal perioperative experiences and outcomes.
Author List
Maksud DP, Anderson RCMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Body ImageEsthetics
Humans
Motivation
Nursing Care
Preoperative Care
Self Concept
Surgery, Plastic