International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective To observe the effect of continuity of care combined with postoperative rehabilitation training in patients undergoing repair of rotator cuff injury (RCR). Methods A total of 80 RCR patients admitted to our hospital from January 2023 to December 2024 were selected and divided into two groups according to different intervention methods: the control group (40 cases) received routine care, while the combined group (40 cases) received continuity of care combined with postoperative rehabilitation training. Clinical outcomes were compared between the two groups. Results The complication rate in the combined group (5.00%) was lower than that in the control group (20.00%). The combined group showed better recovery of upper limb function, higher shoulder joint function scores, and higher quality of life scores (GQOL-74) compared to the control group, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05). Conclusion Continuity of care combined with postoperative rehabilitation training can effectively reduce postoperative complications, promote shoulder joint function recovery, and improve the quality of life in RCR patients, demonstrating clinical value.

Continuing care; Postoperative rehabilitation training; Rotator cuff repair surgery