International Journal of Clinical Research

Objective Research on nursing methods during surgery for middle-aged and elderly orthopedic patients. Methods We selected 60 middle-aged and elderly patients who had experienced perioperative period in our hospital in the past two years, some of whom had a history of diabetes, coronary heart disease or hypertension, and implemented comprehensive nursing guidance from preoperative to postoperative. Results Through preoperative education and psychological counseling for patients and their families, the patients tension was reduced, nursing satisfaction was improved, and in the postoperative rehabilitation stage, emphasis was placed on functional exercise of the affected limb, timely prevention and treatment of possible lung infections, pressure ulcers, cardiovascular complications, and urinary system problems, actively cooperating with surgical treatment and care. Conclusion Provide perioperative care for middle-aged and elderly orthopedic patients, reduce the occurrence of complications, and effectively improve their quality of life.

Middle aged and elderly people; Orthopedics; Perioperative period; Nursing