[Application of predictive nursing to the rehabilitation of patients after endoscopic surgery for prostate under the concept of enhanced recovery after surgery]

  • 0Department of Urology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210002, China.

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Summary

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Predictive nursing, guided by enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, significantly reduces complications and hospital stays for patients undergoing prostate surgery. This approach also enhances patient satisfaction and quality of life.

Area Of Science

  • Urology
  • Surgical Nursing
  • Healthcare Management

Background

  • Endoscopic prostate surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) requires optimized postoperative care.
  • Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols aim to improve patient outcomes and reduce recovery time.
  • Predictive nursing strategies offer a novel approach to managing postoperative care.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of predictive nursing within an ERAS framework for patients undergoing endoscopic prostate surgery.
  • To compare postoperative recovery metrics between patients receiving predictive nursing and those receiving traditional care.

Main Methods

  • A comparative study involving 82 patients with BPH undergoing endoscopic surgery.
  • Patients were divided into a control group (traditional care) and an observation group (predictive nursing based on ERAS).
  • Clinical data, including complication rates, International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), hospital stay duration, and patient satisfaction, were analyzed.

Main Results

  • The predictive nursing group (observation) had a significantly lower total complication rate (4.88% vs. 19.51%, P < 0.05).
  • Significantly lower IPSS scores (5.49±1.53 vs. 10.35±1.77, P < 0.05) and shorter hospital stays (5.26±0.38 days vs. 9.95±0.84 days, P < 0.05) were observed in the predictive group.
  • Patient satisfaction was markedly higher in the predictive nursing group (92.68% vs. 78.95%, P < 0.05).

Conclusions

  • ERAS-guided anticipatory nursing is effective in improving postoperative rehabilitation for BPH patients.
  • This nursing approach significantly enhances quality of life, reduces complication rates, shortens hospital stays, and increases patient satisfaction.

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