Improving surgical outcomes through anticipatory care in orthopaedic nursing

This study assesses the clinical significance of implementing anticipatory nursing interventions in orthopedic surgical care. A total of 100 patients suffering from limb fractures and admitted between January and December 2021 were enrolled in this research. All participants had either moderate or severe orthopedic injuries, with no mild cases included. They were assigned to either the observation group or the control group. Comparisons were made between the 2 groups regarding intraoperative positioning care, psychological support, and condition monitoring, with a specific focus on whether anticipatory nursing was provided. In the surgical setting incorporating anticipatory care, the overall postoperative complication rate was observed at 10.2%. The average sleep quality score stood at 9.01 ± 3.27. The occurrence of upper limb thrombosis was 2%, while lower limb thrombosis was reported at 1%. Nursing satisfaction in the observation group reached 53.06%, compared to 29.41% in the control group. The incidences of lower limb thrombosis, pressure ulcers, and constipation were 4.08%, 13.73%, and 2.04% in the observation group, and 7.84%, 4.08%, and 9.80% in the control group, respectively. Additionally, the rate of intraoperative pain was 24.50% in the observation group versus 50.98% in the control group. Implementing anticipatory nursing care during orthopedic surgeries enables patients to better adjust to treatment procedures, helps alleviate anxiety, and contributes to enhanced clinical outcomes and overall quality of life.