Journal of Modern Nursing MedicineJPCNS

Objective With the widespread application of surgical procedures, postoperative wound infection has become one of the significant factors affecting patient recovery. Operating room nursing, as a crucial part of the surgical process, plays a vital role in preventing postoperative wound infections. This study aims to compare the postoperative wound infection rates before and after implementing operating room nursing interventions to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions in reducing postoperative wound infection rates, providing a reference for clinical nursing work. Methods The experimental group received systematic operating room nursing interventions, while the control group received routine nursing care. All patients were followed up for two weeks after surgery to record wound infection cases. 1. Preoperative preparation: Complete preoperative examinations and assess the patients physical condition; conduct preoperative education to alleviate patient anxiety. 2. Sterile operation: Strictly adhere to the principles of sterile operations to ensure the sterility of surgical instruments, the surgical environment, and the hands of surgical personnel. 3. Surgical techniques: Optimize the surgical process, improve surgical precision, and reduce tissue damage. 4. Postoperative care: Closely monitor the patients wound condition, change dressings promptly to prevent infection; guide patients on proper diet and rest to promote recovery. According to the "Hospital Infection Diagnosis Standards," postoperative infections mainly manifest as redness, swelling, pain, and exudate at the incision site, accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever and elevated white blood cell count. Results The postoperative wound infection rate in the experimental group was 10.0%, significantly lower than the control groups 25.3% (P<0.05). The healing time for patients in the experimental group was (14.5±2.8) days, and the hospital stay was (10.2±1.9) days; for the control group, the healing time was (18.7±3.6) days, and the hospital stay was (13.5±2.4) days. Compared to the control group, the experimental group had shorter healing and hospitalization times. Conclusion This study, through comparative analysis of postoperative wound infection rates before and after operating room nursing interventions, shows that operating room nursing interventions can significantly reduce postoperative wound infection rates and improve patient satisfaction with operating room nursing. Therefore, strengthening operating room nursing work and improving nursing quality are key to preventing postoperative wound infections. In future work, we should continue to focus on issues related to the improvement of operating room nursing, continuously optimize nursing processes, and provide safer and more effective medical services for patients.

Operating Room Nursing Interventions; Postoperative Wound; Infection Rate