Application of day care ward nursing model among patients with lumpectomy of breast

Abstract

Objective To explore the effects of day care ward nursing model in patients with lumpectomy of breast. Methods A total of 106 patients with lumpectomy in Breast Surgery or Day-care Unit at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University were selected by random sampling from January to February 2016. The group of day surgery (day care ward nursing model) and the group of hospitalization surgery (routine inpatient nursing model) included 53 patients respectively. This study compared the hospital stay, medical expense, satisfaction of patients and their family members between two groups. Results The hospital stay and medical expense of the group of day surgery was less than those of the group of hospitalization surgery with significant differences (t=22.814, 14.374; P<0.01) . The satisfaction of patients and their family members in the group of day surgery was better than that in the group of hospitalization surgery with a significant difference (χ2=13.532, P<0.01) . Patients of both groups recovered well after surgery without safety problem in medicine. Conclusions The day care ward nursing model in patients with lumpectomy is a safe and effective medical model. It can shorten the hospital stay, and improve the utilization ratio of beds, and lower the medical expense. Besides, it is conducive to improving the satisfaction of patients and their family members and solving the problem of difficulties in seeking medical advice. Key words: Breast diseases; Lumpectomy of breast; Day-care unit