TITLE THE TEENAGE AND YOUNG ADULT (TYA) POPULATION (16-24YO) BENEfiT FROM HAVING SPECIALIST NURSE INPUT

Abstract AIMS The aim of this review is to analyse the need for a specialist nurse role for the TYA patients. Having a new dedicated TYA developmental role implemented can help by identifying areas for improvement from the wider team to ensure optimal support for patient group. METHOD Clinic attendance over a 1-year period has been measured. Looking specifically at patients who did not attend (DNA) appointments in a monthly TYA joint surgical and oncology clinic. We have evidence engaging this age group with the creation of a nurse led weekly telephone clinic for TYA patients and have looked at the trajectory of attendees throughout the year. RESULTS To date, nurse led clinic has had 107 individual bookings between August 2022 and February 2023. This is a devoted telephone clinic to provide holistic care. CONCLUSIONS There were 107 nurse lead telephone clinic appointments that were booked and attended by this patient group over 6-month period. This was protected time for which the nurse specialist was able to explore patients individual care needs in a holistic way. Figures for holistic needs assessment (eHNA) are yet to be collated; but the TYA group are now routinely offered eHNA to ensure a holistic care approach and support to this vulnerable patient group.