Preventing incision infections in orthopedic surgery through integrated medical teams
Study on the Preventive Effect of Establishing an Integrated Working Group of Doctors and Nurses in Operating Room on Incision Infection in Orthopedic Surgery and Its Clinical Enlightenment
This study tests if having a team of doctors and nurses work closely together in the operating room can help prevent infections after orthopedic surgeries.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 130 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Yiwu, Zhejiang) |
| Trial ID | NCT06579599 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of an integrated working group of doctors and nurses in the operating room to prevent incision infections during orthopedic surgeries. It addresses the challenges posed by prolonged surgical procedures and compromised skin integrity, which increase the risk of surgical site infections. By implementing a new nursing model that combines medical and nursing staff, the study aims to enhance patient outcomes and reduce infection rates. The research will evaluate the clinical impact of this integrated approach in a hospital setting.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 70 undergoing orthopedic surgery with stable vital signs and normal cognitive function.
Not a fit: Patients with multiple injuries, severe internal diseases, chronic infections, or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the incidence of incision infections in orthopedic surgery patients.
How similar studies have performed: While integrated medical teams have shown promise in critical care settings, this specific application in orthopedic surgery is relatively novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * (1) All selected cases met the relevant diagnostic criteria outlined in the orthopedic disease guidelines. Diagnosis was confirmed through imaging methods. (2) The patients ranged in age from 18 to 70. (3) All individuals underwent surgery in the orthopedic department of our hospital. (4) The vital signs of the patients were essentially stable. (5) Patients possessed normal cognitive function before the operation and demonstrated the ability to listen, speak, read, and write. Exclusion Criteria: * (1) Orthopedic patients with multiple injuries in other locations (such as craniocerebral trauma, chest trauma, etc.); (2) Patients with severe internal diseases, such as severe anemia, severe diabetes, liver insufficiency; (3) Patients with chronic infectious diseases; (4) Patients with malignant tumor; (5) Patients with pathological fracture, such as bone tumor; (6) Patients with mental diseases and cognitive impairment.
Where this trial is running
Yiwu, Zhejiang
- The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine — Yiwu, Zhejiang, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Feng Huang, BA — The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Feng Huang, BA
- Email: 3220001@zju.edu.cn
- Phone: 18758871337
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.