Role of nursing interventions in preventing postoperative complications

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Huk AA, Yeryomenko GV. Role of nursing interventions in preventing postope-rative complications. Inter Collegas. 2025;12(2):4p. In press. https://doi.org/10.35339/ic.2025.12.2.huk

Archived: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17493540

Abstract

Background. Postoperative complications refer to pathological conditions that deviate from the normal course of the postoperative period and are not a consequence of the progression of the underlying disease.

Aim. To analyze the number of nursing interventions in the postoperative period aimed at preventing complications, as well as to evaluate the results of a patient survey regarding the nurse's role in postoperative care.

Materials & Methods. This study is based on an analysis of the number of nursing interventions performed in the postoperative period. A total of 2,913 patients underwent surgical interventions on abdominal organs for conditions such as cholelithiasis, appendicitis, acute intestinal obstruction, hernia, acute pancreatitis, and perforated gastric or duodenal ulcers. The survey included 65 patients from the surgical department. Its purpose was to assess the role of nurses in caring for patients after abdominal surgery (35 (53.8%) men and 30 (46.2%) women).

Results.  One hundred percent of nurses fulfill doctors' prescriptions, 96.9% prepare patients for diagnostic and treatment procedures, and 95.4% assist with personal hygiene. Additionally, 96.9% of patients expressed satisfaction with the work of nurses. In the future, the focus will be on identifying the main types of postoperative complications and their causes, as well as formulating measures aimed at preventing such complications

Conclusions. It was found that nurses play an very important role in providing care to patients after abdominal surgery. The nurse is the closest assistant to the doctor, and the success of treatment often depends on her. Correct and timely implementation of medical prescriptions, as well as a compassionate attitude towards the patient, create conditions for a speedy recovery. In the future, the focus will be on identifying the main types of postoperative complications and their causes, as well as formulating measures aimed at preventing such complications.

Keywords: nurse, abdominal surgery, postoperative care.