International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective To investigate the effects of continuing care on stone expulsion and compliance in home-based kidney stone patients. Methods 82 home-based kidney stone patients were included in the study from September 2024 to September 2025. They were divided into two groups using a double-blind method (41 cases/group). The control group received routine home care guidance, while the observation group received continuing care. The stone expulsion effect and treatment compliance were compared between the two groups. Results The stone expulsion rate was 92.68% vs. 73.17% in the observation group, which was significantly higher (P<0.05). The stone expulsion time in the observation group was (7.23±1.56) days, significantly shorter than that in the control group (P<0.05). The treatment compliance rate was 97.56% vs. 82.93% in the observation group, which was significantly higher (P<0.05). Conclusion Continuing care for patients with kidney stones at home can improve stone expulsion and treatment compliance, thus improving patient prognosis. This approach is worthy of clinical adoption and promotion.

Kidney stones; Continuing care; Stone expulsion effect; Compliance