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Effects of the application of combined plan-do-check-action and enhanced recovery by nurses on patients undergoing cesarean section

Year: 2024

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: This study examined the effects of a combination of plan-do-check-action (PDCA) and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) on patients undergoing cesarean section. One hundred and thirty patients undergoing caesarean section at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University comprised the study group. They were randomly divided into a control group (CG) and an intervention group (IG). The CG accepted routine management during the perioperative period, while the IG accepted a combination nursing of PDCA and ERAS. Relative to the CG, the IG presented lower visual analogue scale (VAS) scores at 4 h and 72 h after cesarean section, lower self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) scores and self-rating depression scale (SDS) scores, shorter time of anal exhaust, first urination along after leaving bed, lower total incidence rate of complications, and higher satisfaction rate of patients. We conclude that a combination nursing of PDCA and ERAS can alleviate postoperative pain, improve the psychological state, expedite postoperative recovery along with lessen the incidence of complications in patients undergoing cesarean section.

Source: African Journal of Reproductive Health

DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i12.17

Authors: Hua Cai, Ying Wang, Weichun Tang, Yan Lu, Juan Ji, Liping Chen

Institutions: Nantong University, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University

Language: English

Topic: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Nantong Science and Technology Bureau