Contemporary Nursing

Objective To develop and apply an information-based follow-up system for day surgery patients utilizing a cloud-based platform. Methods A research team was established to develop an information-based follow-up system, covering the formulation and distribution of follow-up forms, information backup, and statistical analysis. Patients from the day surgery center of a tertiary hospital between January and June 2023 (Group A) and between January and June 2024 (Group B) were selected as study subjects. Group A received traditional follow-up methods, specifically manual telephone follow-ups, while Group B received cloud platform-based information follow-ups. The effective follow-up rate, information collection rate, and satisfaction were compared between the two groups. Results The effective follow-up rate and information collection rate were 94.76% and 18.54% in Group A, and 98.86% and 26.81% in Group B, respectively. The differences between the two groups were statistically significant. The satisfaction rate in Group B was also higher than that in Group A. Conclusion The cloud platform-based information follow-up system for day surgery patients can reduce follow-up time and manpower, while improving the effective follow-up rate and patient satisfaction after discharge.

Cloud platform; Day surgery center; Follow-up; Informatization