Effectiveness of nursing intervention in the operating room to prevent wound infections in patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery: A meta-analysis.
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OE Journal. 2024;12(9):48 Int Wound J . 2023 Dec;20(10):4103-4111.What this means for my practice?
Overall, the results of this study showed that operating room nursing interventions are a viable and effective strategy to reduce the risk of surgical site infections in orthopedic patients. This approach could be pivotal in enhancing patient care and surgical safety. However, the study also notes the need for more high-quality research to further substantiate these findings due to the limited number and quality of the studies currently available.
Study Summary
This systematic review and meta-analysis included 29 studies involving 3567 patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. It compared the effectiveness of operating room nursing interventions versus standard care in preventing surgical site wound infections. Pooled outcomes of interest included the incidence rates of surgical site infections. The results demonstrated a significant reduction in the incidence of infections in the intervention group compared to the control group. This suggests that operating room nursing interventions are effective in reducing postoperative infections. These findings highlight the potential of targeted nursing interventions in improving surgical outcomes in orthopedic settings.
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