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Development of a nursing-sensitive quality evaluation indicator system for perioperative care in breast
Chen Pan1, Huiqin Xi1, Yihui Hu1
1Department of Nursing, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China.
Objective:
The aim of this study is to develop a structured and quantifiable system of nursing-sensitive quality indicators (NSQIs) for evaluating perioperative care in breast reconstruction surgery.
Methods:
A mixed-methods study was conducted. First, a literature review and qualitative study were conducted to identify the potential NSQIs for perioperative care in breast reconstruction surgery. Subsequently, a two-round Delphi study with 15 experts was conducted to reach a consensus and establish the final version of NSQIs system.
Results:
The final NSQIs system for perioperative care in breast reconstruction surgery consisted of 3 first-level indicators (Structure, Process, and Outcome), 9 second-level indicators and 24 third-level indicators. The Structure level focuses on organizational resources, including human resources and environmental equipment; the Process level emphasizes nursing assessment and interventions (particularly flap monitoring and wound management); and the Outcome level evaluates patient satisfaction, clinical complications, and psychosocial function.
Conclusions:
This study developed objective and practical NSQIs for perioperative care in breast reconstruction surgery. The NSQIs system provided a quantifiable evaluation tool and a scientific basis for nursing management. The implementation of the NSQIs system is expected to standardize nursing practice and guide the continuous quality improvement of perioperative care for breast reconstruction patients.
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