Table 3.
Comparison of perioperative management audit indicators of elderly day surgery before and after evidence-based practice (%).
| Audit indicator | Before evidence application (n = 353) | After evidence application (n = 348) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The appointment nurse in the day operation ward completed the pre-admission screening of elderly patients 1 day in advance to confirm whether they could be admitted to the hospital as scheduled. | 20.68 | 60.63 | <0.01 |
| 2. The appointment nurse in the day operation ward prepared the health education before operation on the phone. | 0 | 60.63 | <0.001 |
| 3. TV publicity was set up in the waiting area for admission, and the content of perioperative health education for daytime surgery would be broadcast. | 27.76 | 43.10 | <0.001 |
| 4. Elderly patients were accompanied by their family members and they participated in perioperative care. | 45.61 | 86.21 | <0.001 |
| 5. Nurses in the day operation ward provide patients with perioperative treatment and nursing health education list for corresponding diseases. | 14.16 | 43.10 | <0.006 |
| 6. Clear follow-up time before discharge and matters needing attention after operation for patients. | 97.73 | 100 | |
| 7. The waiting time of elderly patients at each stage after admission. | / | / | / |
| 8. The use of electronic admission booking system for doctors. | 0 | 30.3 | <0.001 |
| 9. To evaluate the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting in elderly patients. | 98.02 | 100 | |
| 10. Evaluation of discharge preparation of elderly patients before discharge. | 0 | 57.47 | <0.001 |
| 11. The follow-up nurse in the day operation ward completed the telephone follow-up within 1 week after discharge. | 28.33 | 43.10 | <0.001 |