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A Clinical Nurse's Walk Through Research: Relieving Postoperative Urinary Urgency
Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
|October 24, 2018
Summary
A clinical nurse identified a need to manage urinary urgency in patients after laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy. A quality improvement project was implemented to address this common post-operative symptom.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Quality Improvement
- Urology
Background:
- Urinary urgency is a common complication following hysterectomy.
- Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) can impact bladder function.
- Effective management strategies are needed to improve patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a continuous quality improvement (CQI) project.
- To address urinary urgency in patients post-LAVH.
- To enhance post-operative care for hysterectomy patients.
Main Methods:
- A clinical nurse initiated a CQI project.
- The project focused on patients experiencing urinary urgency after LAVH.
- Specific interventions were implemented and evaluated.
Main Results:
- The project addressed a recognized clinical need.
- Continuous quality improvement methodologies were applied.
- The initiative aimed to improve patient care following LAVH.
Conclusions:
- Quality improvement projects are vital in clinical nursing.
- Addressing post-hysterectomy urinary urgency can enhance recovery.
- Nursing-led initiatives can significantly impact patient care.