Preventing surgical site infection using operating room bundle of care in patients undergoing elective exploratory laparotomy cholecystectomy surgery

Objective:Surgical procedures manifest immense risks to patients.One of the adverse events that healthcare professionals see as a threat to the patient’s health is the development of complications known as surgical site infection(SSI).Although several effor ts are being under taken to determine the proper means to reduce such complications,there is still a high incidence of SSI worldwide.Surgery requires knowledge in infection control and high precision in maintaining a clean surgical site.This study tested the effectiveness of an operating room(OR)bundle of care in preventing SSI in patients undergoing elective exploratory laparotomy cholecystectomy surgery.Methods:A quasi-experimental pretest and posttest design was utilized to determine its effectiveness.The study was composed of 60 par ticipants divided into two groups:30 subjects were selected to receive the OR bundle of care,while the other 30 subjects received the usual care.The groupings were determined through a systematic random sampling technique.The OR bundle of care had three interventions,namely:(1)maintaining perioperative normothermia,(2)no pre-operative surgical site hair removal,and(3)changing gloves before abdominal wall closure.These patients were evaluated using the standard instrument,Bates–Jensen Wound Assessment Tool(BWAT)in the post-intervention phases of the wound healing process,which are as follows:hemostasis,inflammatory,and proliferative phases.To describe the difference in the patients’wound status after implementation of the OR bundle of care in each post-intervention phase,Friedman’s test was used.To describe the difference in the patients’wound status in both groups after implementation of the OR bundle of care,the Mann–Whitney U test was used.Results:The patient’s wound status was lower,indicating a more healing process.Differences between the wound status of the control and the experimental group were observed on the third postoperative day.This indicates that the experimental group’s wound status healed much faster and more effectively than the control group based on the BWAT scoring severity scoring.A significant difference in the patient’s wound status from the hemostasis phase compared with the proliferative phase was observed.Conclusions:The OR bundle of care has been shown to be effective in preventing SSI in patients who had undergone exploratory laparotomy cholecystectomy surgery in the selected hospital,if there is uniform and consistent implementation of the said intervention.

Application of Specialized Group Management in the Quality Control of Perioperative Nursing

Objective:To explore the role of specialized group management in the quality control of perioperative nursing.Methods:45 surgical nurses from our hospital were selected as the research subjects.Traditional operating room management was adopted from July 2019 to June 2020,and specialized group management was adopted from July 2020 to June 2021.The surgeon’s satisfaction,surgical nurses’core professional competence,and surgical patients’satisfaction were obtained through surveys and the results were analyzed.Results:Surgeon satisfaction before the implementation of specialized group management was significantly lower than after its implementation(P<0.05).Besides,surgical nurses’core professional competency scores before the implementation of specialized group management were significantly lower than after its implementation(P<0.05).Lastly,surgical patients’satisfaction before the implementation of specialized group management was significantly lower than after its implementation(P<0.05).Conclusion:Specialized group management helps to improve the quality of perioperative care and should be applied in clinical practice.

Indoor Surveillance of Airborne Fungi Contaminating Intensive Care Units and Operation Rooms in Assiut University Hospitals, Egypt

Mycoflora of atmospheric air and dust samples collected from air conditioning systems in 12 of each I.C.U. （intensive care units） and O.R. （operation rooms） were tested using settle and dilution plate methods on four types of agar media and incubated at 25℃. Forty-five fungal species representing 23 genera were isolated and identified. The most prevalent genera recorded were Cladosporium, Aspergillus, Penicillium and Fusarium. The total colony forming units of airborne fungi recovered in I.C.U. and O.R. ranged between 31.13-49.61 colonies/m3 on the four types of media usedl The fungal total catch of the dust samples collected from the air conditioning system filters in I.C.U. and O.R. were ranged from 65.5-170 colonies/mg dust. Since, the interest to replace synthetic xenobiotics by natural compounds with low environmental persistence and biodegradable to control such airborne fungal contaminants is needed. In this respect, essential oils showed to possess a broad spectrum of antifungal activity. Fungal static ability of six oils was tested on 30 different fungal isolates. Vapors of common thyme oil exhibited the strongest inhibitory effects on the tested isolates, whereas the headspace vapors of blue gum and ginger had no inhibitory effects on the tested fungal isolates. These data revealed that the air conditioning systems may be an important source of contamination in I.C.U. and O.R. of Assiut university hospitals. Thus, patients may be in risk of being exposed to contaminated atmospheric air by opportunistic fungi and the use of essential oils as an alternative option to control hospital wards from fungal contaminants needs further studies.

Study on the operation effect of long term care insurance system in Qingdao

Population aging has become a global social problem, the problem in our country has become the core of the aging problem. With the gradual aging of the elderly, loss of energy, loss of energy has become the norm for the elderly or sick elderly. According to the Ministry of Civil Affairs statistics, as of the end of 2014, the number of disabled elderly in China reached 35 million, about 90% of the disabled elderly need professional care services and professional treatment to ease the pain. In order to deal with the social problems brought about by the aging of the population, in July 1, 2012, Qingdao City, the first in the country to establish a long-term health care insurance system, has taken a key step to crack the problem of aging. In this paper, the situation of Qingdao long term care insurance system as the research object, taking Qingdao city as study sites, according to statistical data analysis of the implementation effect of long-term local health care policy, and through questionnaires and interviews in the form of local residents to participate in the investigation of awareness, and perception. At the same time, the results of the survey on long-term health care insurance system in Qingdao, the operation effect of the overall analysis.

FINAL SUCCESS AND LONG TERM TNTERESTS COMES FROM CAREFUL OPERATIONAL RESEARCH——A visit to Cai JingHua,executive director and Wu JiaLe,vice general manager of Guangdong Investment Limited

The leading role of undertaking most part of business activities bytapping fund through public listing for Guangdong Enterprises(Holdings)Limited.(here-in-after called GDE)is Played by one of its affiliate,GuangdongInvestment Limited (Here-in-after called GDI).In ten years of activeties,GDIPolicy makers deeply felt that their supreme responsibility was to create thebiggest wealth at present and in the future for the property owner,to achievethe biggest increase of property value,and in the meantime to contribute a bitfor the continuous progress of society.

Analysis of the Influence of Operating Room Nursing Care Management on the Incidence Rate of Nosocomial Infection in Orthopedic Surgery Patients

Objective:To analysis the influence of operating room nursing care management on the incidence rate of nosocomial infection in orthopedic surgery patients.Methodology:Fifty six orthopedic surgery patients who admitted into the hospital between January to December 2018 were enrolled into this study and randomly divided into two groups,which were the control group(under general management)and the observation group(under the operating room nursing care management).Further,the incidence rate of nosocomial infections,the incidence rate of irregular nursing care phenomena,the satisfaction score of nursing care management,and the quality of life score were observed and recorded.Result:The incidence rate of nosocomial infection,the incidence rate of irregular nursing care management,the satisfaction score of nursing care management,and the quality of life score of the observation group were compared to that of the control group,and the result showed P<0.05,indicates the statistical significance between the data indicators.Conclusion:The use of operating room nursing care management in patients with orthopedic surgery has shown a significant effect.

Cost-effectiveness of Crohn's disease post-operative care

AIM: To define the cost-effectiveness of strategies, including endoscopy and immunosuppression, to prevent endoscopic recurrence of Crohn&#x02019;s disease following intestinal resection.METHODS: In the &#x0201c;POCER&#x0201d; study patients undergoing intestinal resection were treated with post-operative drug therapy. Two thirds were randomized to active care (6 mo colonoscopy and drug intensification for endoscopic recurrence) and one third to drug therapy without early endoscopy. Colonoscopy at 18 mo and faecal calprotectin (FC) measurement were used to assess disease recurrence. Administrative data, chart review and patient questionnaires were collected prospectively over 18 mo.RESULTS: Sixty patients (active care n = 43, standard care n = 17) were included from one health service. Median total health care cost was $6440 per patient. Active care cost $4824 more than standard care over 18 mo. Medication accounted for 78% of total cost, of which 90% was for adalimumab. Median health care cost was higher for those with endoscopic recurrence compared to those in remission [$26347 (IQR 25045-27485) vs $2729 (IQR 1182-5215), P &#x0003c; 0.001]. FC to select patients for colonoscopy could reduce cost by $1010 per patient over 18 mo. Active care was associated with 18% decreased endoscopic recurrence, costing $861 for each recurrence prevented.CONCLUSION: Post-operative management strategies are associated with high cost, primarily medication related. Calprotectin use reduces costs. The long term cost-benefit of these strategies remains to be evaluated.

A Study on the Changes of Medical Insurance Operation Mechanism in China

The operating mechanism refers to the structural setup, component assembly and inspection maintenance of the safeguards and its efficient operation. Health insurance management mechanism refers to the effective combination, governance, operation, evaluation and improvement of medical service stakeholders. It is a series of institutional arrangements to effectively provide medical services and safeguard the interests of beneficiaries.＂

Intraoperative Care of the Conscious Patient from the Perspective of the Operating Theatre Nurse:A Grounded Theory

Introduction: Intraoperative care includes a unique knowledge of how to perform a safe and effective surgery procedure. Surgery performed under regional or local anaesthesia allows the patient to remain conscious during the procedure and is rather common in Swedish healthcare today. Aim: The aim was to obtain a deeper understanding of the main concerns of operating theatre nurses (OTN) when caring for conscious patients during the intraoperative phase. Methods: Interviews were conducted with 23 OTNs from five different hospitals in Sweden and analysed according to grounded theory. Findings: The main concern among the OTNs was to take the patient in consideration. The core category “achieve and maintain ethical treatment of patients” in the operating theatre (OT) was a strategy used throughout the intraoperative process. Ethical treatment was described as moral behaviour at different levels and included the team’s behaviour, respectful and individualised patientcare, and the working-morale of the professionals. Being vigilant and being flexible were the categories related to the core category. The OTNs constantly assessed where to pay most attention as they balanced between the needs of the patient, the team, and the surgery procedure. Conclusion: It is important that every patient is taken into consideration and that ethical principles are held to the highest standards in the OT. A familiar team can facilitate that. The complex skills that operating theatre nurses develop can be added to explain important competencies within the profession.

Nursing Practice on Post-Operative Wound Care in Surgical Wards at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Background: Postoperative wound healing has been a problem which causes high mortality in the developing world;postoperative wound has been reported to cause devastating consequences and a measurable mortality. There is a limited number of published studies in Tanzania investigating Nursing practice on post-operative wound care in surgical wards at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. This study assesses nursing practice on postoperative wound care by nurses in surgical wards at Muhimbili National Hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional study of surgical nurses was carried out through the use of randomly selected surgical wards at Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania from September 2011 to July 2013. A multistage cluster sampling technique was used to obtain a suitable number of study participants. Data collection was done using a checklist from a convenient sample of 71 nurses in selected surgical wards. Results: The result indicates that a big number of the participants were female (76.5%) and those of the age group 25 to 34 years were 40.8%. Participants exceeding a half of the selected sample reported to have poor post-operative wound care practice (57.7%). In comparison, male participants scored higher, and had better practice than their female counterparts, however, there was no considerable difference in the scores (P = 0.803). During set-up and preparation phase, the washing of hands before starting and after the completion of procedure was taken into consideration by less than half of the participants (49.3%). All participants did not ensure the environment is clean and take into account the patient’s privacy through the use of screen or even closing the room. The report shows that nurses take into consideration putting on clean gloves during the removal of the old dressing (99%), the use of sterile gloves during wound dressing was taken into consideration by most of the nurses (63%). Good practice was noted in applying dressing solution as recommended (85%), dry sterile dressing was applied by (90%), arrangement and setting up of dressing forceps and other items that may be needed in order of their application using forceps (20%), usage of forceps to dip gauze into antiseptic solution (35%) and cleaning of the wound cleaning from least contaminated to most contaminated area was only adhered to by (34%). Post-operative counseling and giving to the patient not to temper with the wound was done by a representation of only 15% of nurses. All the nurses did not do the documentation of the changes observed on the wound nor did they report on the patients comfort and the date and time after the procedure wound changes, reported patient comfort, and recorded date or time after the procedure. Conclusion: Majority of the nurses in surgical wards do not follow the postoperative wound care checklist provided by MNH although they know its importance. Assessment of the wound and documentation continues to be a problem in the nursing profession in Tanzania. Nurses are reasonably knowledgeable about the principal of wound dressing;however, lack of knowledge on some of the key principles of wound dressing is worth noting. Almost half of the nurses do not wash hands before and after the procedures, they don’t use single gauze in one direction only, not cleaning from least contaminated to most contaminated area, which can lead to wound contamination.

Influence of Robot-Assisted Tumor Surgery Nursing on Patient Rehabilitation in Operating Room and Discussion on Nursing Strategies

Objective: To evaluate the effect of operating room nursing on the outcome of patients undergoing robot-assisted tumor surgery. Methods: This research starts from October 2021 to October 2022. The number of patients with robot-assisted tumor surgery included in our hospital is 769. The patients are treated in the operating room, and the prognosis of the patients is summarized. Results: The intraoperative blood loss in patients undergoing robot-assisted tumor surgery was (57.51 ± 12.01) ml;the operation time was (3.57 ± 0.66) h;and the hospital stay was (6.04 ± 0.53) d. There were 21 cases of complications after robot-assisted tumor surgery, accounting for 2.73%. After surgery, all robot-assisted tumor surgery patients recovered and were discharged smoothly after being checked by doctors. Conclusion: Robot-assisted tumor surgery nursing has a definite effect on patients’ rehabilitation in the operating room.

Headaches Associated with N95 Mask Usage amongst Healthcare Workers in Operating Theatres during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: N95 respirator masks are a cornerstone in the fight against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, its use has side effects such as headaches. The primary aim of this study is to identify factors that may contribute to higher occurrences of headaches with wearing N95 masks. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted across healthcare providers in operating theatres of a tertiary hospital based in Singapore involved in the care of COVID-19 patients. The study involved a self-administered online questionnaire completed by all participants. Results: 176 participants were included into the study, of which 65 (36.9%) reported headaches associated with wearing N95 masks. Out of the 65 participants who experienced headaches, 28 (43.1%) reported experiencing “mild” headache, 30 (46.2%) reported experiencing “moderate” headache, and 7 (10.7%) reported experiencing “severe” headache. 44 participants (67.7%) reported that the headache has affected their work, and 20 participants (30.8%) required analgesia to relieve the headaches. Other symptoms associated with N95 mask usage include skin damage (12.3%), breathlessness (15.4%), giddiness (6.2%), nausea (6.2%) and ear pain (3.1%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that participants younger than 32 years old (p = 0.001) and history of pre-existing headache disorders (p = 0.001) were associated with higher occurrences of headaches with wearing N95 masks. Conclusion: Our study showed that younger age and history of pre-existing headache disorders contribute to higher occurrences of headaches with N95 mask usage. These associations could be useful in identifying at-risk individuals so that precautions may be taken to reduce the occurrence of headaches when wearing N95 masks.

基层医疗卫生机构以健康价值为导向的运行成就与效能研究

目的:分析健康价值导向下基层医疗卫生服务绩效评价指标体系的应用效果,评估基层医疗卫生机构以健康为中心的运营成就与效能。方法:选取杭州市X地区和台州市Y地区6家基层医疗卫生机构作为调查对象,采用综合指数法和数据包络分析测算基层医疗卫生机构健康产出的运行效能。结果:样本地区基层医疗卫生机构以健康价值为导向的整体运行成就平均得分为70.01分、整体运行效能为0.794,66.67%的基层医疗卫生机构存在着不同程度的医疗和预防资源投入冗余与健康产出不足。结论:基层医疗卫生机构以健康价值为导向的整体运行成就仍有较大提升空间,应增强基层健康管理能力,提升内在运行过程效能,实现健康产出效益最大化。

Midwives’ Adherence to Preoperative Care Guidelines Prior to Emergency Caesarean Section at Bwaila Maternity Hospital in Malawi

A study was conducted to describe midwives’ adherence to preoperative care during emergency caesarian section at Bwaila Maternity Wing in 2012 in Malawi. The study utilized a descriptive prospective and retrospective design. A structured questionnaire was administered to all 28 midwives who were directly involved in the preparation of clients for emergency caesarean section. Clients charts were also reviewed using a standard checklist to determine adherence to preoperative care. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16.0 and descriptive statistics in the form of frequencies and percentages were computed for the dataset. A midwife was supposed to score at least 80% on each component of preoperative care guidelines to be compliant to the stipulated pre-operation standards. The midwives scored above 80% on only four of the 14 preoperative care guidelines which were;bladder catheterization (100%, n = 14), obtaining informed consent (92.9%, n = 12), administration of IV (96.4%, n = 13) and administration of preoperative antibiotics (82.1%, n = 11). Midwives however scored less than 80% on preoperative procedures that dealt with vital signs (28.6%, n = 4): BP check (28.6%, n = 4);Pulse rate check (25%, n = 3.5);respiration check (25%, n = 3.5) and temperature check (25%, n = 3.5). The midwives scored further below standard on blood specimen collection (78.6%, n = 11). Psychological support to clients was also below standard at 60.7%, n = 8. Other components of psychological support such as surgery information (57.1%, n = 8), allowing clients ask questions (28.6%, n = 4) and answering clients’ questions (25%, n = 3.5) were also scored below standard. Overall the standard of preoperative care was below standard at the facility. Most of the midwives were new graduates, who had never received any in-service training on preoperative care. Therefore in service training it is recommended for the midwives to provide good quality of care.

手术室细节护理提升手术患者安全性及满意度的探讨

手术室护理与患者生命安全息息相关,是预防院内感染和身体康复的重要路径。本研究选取100位手术患者为研究对象,将其分为对照组与实验组,每组各50人。通过对手术室细节护理和常规护理在术后满意度、术后并发症发生率、安全性、疼痛等级、手术室护理风险发生率、术后生活质量等相关内容的评价,说明手术室细节护理能够显著提高患者对手术室护理工作的满意度,降低手术室护理术后的并发症的发生率和手术室护理风险发生率,显著提高患者术后的生活质量。

广东省二、三级医疗机构延续护理部门设立及运作现况调查

目的:了解广东省二、三级医疗机构延续护理部门的设立及运作情况,为医疗机构建设延续护理部门、开展延续护理提供参考和借鉴。方法:采用便利抽样法于2023年5月4日—19日选取广东省110所二、三级医疗机构的护理管理人员进行调查,调查其所在医疗机构延续护理部门的建立情况、运作情况、阻滞因素及相关建议。结果:110所医疗机构中有35所(31.82%)设立了延续护理部门,58所(52.73%)拟计划开展延续护理服务,17所(15.45%)暂无设立延续护理部门及开展延续护理的计划。已开展延续护理的35所医疗机构中,2010年前设立延续护理部门的有3所(8.57%),2010—2018年有9所(25.71%),2019年至今有23所(65.71%)。35所医疗机构延续护理运作情况良好,但在医疗收费、医院-社区联动及延续护理质量指标设置方面需进一步加强和完善。51所(46.36%)医疗机构认为设立延续护理部门开展延续护理服务无障碍,59所(53.64%)认为存在障碍,障碍因素主要包括人力资源短缺(79.66%)、经济效益受限(76.27%)、实施场地缺乏(54.24%)、不知如何开展(32.20%)、院领导不支持(23.73%)等。结论:因缺乏统一、规范的标准及指南,广东省二、三级医疗机构延续护理部门的设立及运作情况参差不齐且存在多方面争议、困惑及不足。建议从“相关政策制度、部门组织架构、信息共享与协调机制、服务收费与支付机制、延续护理质量评价指标、工作人员绩效”等方面完善延续护理部门的设立及运作,从而推进延续护理的发展,助力实施健康中国战略。

高龄腰椎管狭窄患者ULBD围手术期护理

回顾并总结2024年1月29日我科收治的1例高龄腰椎管狭窄ULBD手术患者围手术期的护理。通过对患者的临床表现、影像学资料、围手术期护理措施及术后康复方法进行整理分析,完善患者术前评估,加强心理护理,体位训练及共病的护理,术后注意生命体征的监测,关注体位的护理及伤口引流的护理,加强疼痛的护理、神经功能的观察、饮食的护理及功能锻炼,关注并发症的预防,做好出院指导,减少并发症的发生,加速康复。患者顺利康复出院。

Mini-CEX结合DOPS教学在产科护理教学中的应用

目的探讨对于产科护理实习生的教学工作,采用迷你临床演练评估(mini-clinical exercise evaluation,Mini-CEX)、操作技能直接观察评估(direct observation of procedural skills,DOPS)教学的应用效果。方法选择2022年2—12月接收的112名产科护理实习生,按随机数字表法分为研究组和对照组,每组56名。对照组采取常规护理教学方式,研究组采取Mini-CEX结合DOPS教学,经过2个月实习,对2组实习生进行Mini-CEX考核和DOPS考核,并且应用自制的满意度问卷来调查实习生的意见,评价教学满意度情况。结果研究组的产科护理实习生Mini-CEX考核的各项分值高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.001);研究组产科护理实习生的DOPS考核总分[(90.12±3.26)分]高于对照组DOPS考核总分[(81.15±3.12)分],差异有统计学意义(P<0.001);研究组的产科实习生满意度(94.64%)高于对照组满意度(78.57%),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论产科护理教学中应用Mini-CEX结合DOPS教学的效果满意,可提高实习生的满意度。

术前床上排尿训练联合集束化护理对心房颤动射频消融术患者卧位排尿功能的影响

目的研究心房颤动(以下称“房颤”)患者在射频消融术治疗期间接受术前床上排尿训练联合集束化护理干预的临床效果。方法选取2021年7月至2022年8月南昌大学第一附属医院收治的64例房颤患者作为研究对象,采用随机数字表法将其分成对照组(32例)和观察组(32例)。对照组开展常规射频护理,观察组开展术前床上排尿训练联合集束化护理干预。比较两组的手术操作时间、术后首次排尿时间、导尿次数、术后12 h残余尿量、护理前后心理状态评分、治疗依从性、护理满意度、术后膀胱功能分级、尿潴留发生情况。结果观察组的手术操作时间、术后首次排尿时间短于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组的导尿次数和术后12 h残余尿量少于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组的住院时间短于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。护理前,两组患者的心理状态评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);护理后,观察组的心理状态评分低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组的治疗依从性高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组的护理总满意度高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。术后,观察组的膀胱功能分级优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组的尿潴留发生率低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论房颤患者在射频消融术治疗期间接受术前床上排尿训练联合集束化护理干预,能够帮助改善膀胱功能,保持良好心态,缩短治疗操作时间和恢复时间,减少导尿次数,防止尿潴留的发生,使治疗依从性和满意度得到显著提升。

以人文关怀理念为指导的综合护理在肝胆结石手术患者护理中的应用效果分析

目的:分析以人文关怀理念为指导的综合护理在肝胆结石手术患者护理中的应用效果。方法:选取2022年8月—2023年5月于兰州市第二人民医院行肝胆结石手术的患者88例作为研究对象,随机分为两组,各44例。对照组实施常规护理,观察组实施以人文关怀理念为指导的综合护理。比较两组护理效果。结果:观察组首次下床时间、首次排气时间、首次进食时间早于对照组,住院时间短于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.001)。护理后,两组焦虑、抑郁评分低于护理前,且观察组低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。护理后,两组认知功能、躯体功能、社会功能、情绪功能评分高于护理前,且观察组高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组并发症总发生率低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P=0.018)。结论:以人文关怀理念为指导的综合护理在肝胆结石手术患者护理中的应用效果显著,可促进患者康复,缓解患者负性情绪,提高生活质量,降低并发症发生率。