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@article{192217,
        author = {Dr Grace Jebakani Sweety and Dr Thierry Cyuzuzo},
        title = {Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Nursing: Emerging Competencies, Ethical Considerations, Advanced Practice Potentials, Global Challenges and Opportunities – An Integrative Review},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {687-691},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192217},
        abstract = {Plastic and reconstructive surgery nursing has evolved amid rising procedure volumes, with the global plastic surgery market reaching USD 95.49 billion in 2026. This integrative review synthesizes recent literature on emerging competencies like advanced wound care and patient education, ethical dilemmas in cosmetic versus reconstructive care, potentials for nurse practitioners in perioperative management, and global disparities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Drawing from 25 studies published between 2017 and 2026, it highlights novel integrations of digital health tools and virtual training to address shortages, proposing a framework for competency-based training and ethical guidelines tailored to nursing roles. Findings underscore opportunities for nurses to lead in sustainable global care, reducing reliance on short-term missions.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {February},
        }