Abstract:

Objective To explore the value of implementing operating room nursing in reducing the incidence of surgical pressure injuries. Method Sixty surgical patients admitted to Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Meizhou Hospital from March 2022 to November 2023 were collected and randomly divided into a control group and an observation group, with 30 patients in each group, using a random number table method. The control group received routine operating room care, while the observation group received preventive care in the operating room. The incidence of pressure ulcers, pressure ulcer risk assessment, and patient satisfaction were evaluated in both groups. Result The incidence of pressure ulcers in the observation group was lower than that in the control group, the area of pressure ulcers was smaller than that in the control group, and the patient satisfaction was higher than that in the control group, with signifi cant diff erences (P ＜ 0.05). The Braden scores of the observation group patients before and after nursing were (13.36±2.66) and (19.27±2.47) points, respectively, while the Braden scores of the control group patients before and after nursing were (13.28±2.56) and (16.23±2.25) points, respectively. After nursing, the Braden scores of both groups increased compared to before nursing, and the Braden scores of patients in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, with a signifi cant difference (t=4.984, P ＜ 0.001). Conclusion Scientific evaluation of pressure injuries and the development of corresponding operating room nursing plans based on the actual situation of elderly patients can help reduce the risk of pressure ulcers and improve patient satisfaction.

Key words: Operating room nursing, Pressure induced injury, Infl uence