Construction and application of a stratified nursing intervention program for postoperative delirium after Stanford type A aortic dissection: a quasi-experimental trial

Abstract Background Postoperative delirium is a common and significant consequence in patients with type A aortic dissection following surgery; however, there is currently no effective postoperative care plan. Objective The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate the practical implementatio...

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Main Authors: Xueping Li, Miaomiao Zheng, Ailin Lin, Chaohong Chen, Yuanbo Wu, Huai Zhang, Zhiqin Yin
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Published: BMC 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13741-025-00495-y
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Miaomiao Zheng
Ailin Lin
Chaohong Chen
Yuanbo Wu
Huai Zhang
Zhiqin Yin
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Zhiqin Yin
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description Abstract Background Postoperative delirium is a common and significant consequence in patients with type A aortic dissection following surgery; however, there is currently no effective postoperative care plan. Objective The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate the practical implementation of a stratified nursing intervention program for postoperative delirium in patients undergoing surgery for Stanford type A aortic dissection. Methods A stratified nursing intervention program for postoperative delirium was created using a literature review, group discussions, and the Delphi method via expert mail inquiry. A quasi-experimental design was used, with patients admitted to the general ward of a tertiary hospital in Wenzhou, China, functioning as subjects. From September to December 2022, 43 patients were included in the control group and given standard treatment. From January to June 2023, 37 patients were recruited in the intervention group, receiving both routine care and the intervention plan. The intervention’s effects were compared in the two groups. Results The intervention group had considerably shorter delirium and hospital stays than the control group (P < 0.05), as well as higher patient satisfaction levels. There were no inadvertent extubations in the intervention group. When the incidence and beginning time of delirium in the general ward were compared, there were no significant differences between the two groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion Implementing this nurse intervention in the ward context can shorten postoperative delirium and hospital stays, increase patient satisfaction with care, and improve patient prognosis and quality of life. This intervention will also serve as a great resource for future clinical management of postoperative delirium. Trial registration The National Health Security Information Platform’s Medical Research Registration Information System has registered this study under the registration number MR-33–22-022978.
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spelling doaj-art-f4a667c20f574508bdbddf931286ba3e2025-02-09T12:47:54ZengBMCPerioperative Medicine2047-05252025-02-0114111510.1186/s13741-025-00495-yConstruction and application of a stratified nursing intervention program for postoperative delirium after Stanford type A aortic dissection: a quasi-experimental trialXueping Li0Miaomiao Zheng1Ailin Lin2Chaohong Chen3Yuanbo Wu4Huai Zhang5Zhiqin Yin6Department of Cardiac Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhou Medical University School of NursingDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenzhou Medical University School of NursingAbstract Background Postoperative delirium is a common and significant consequence in patients with type A aortic dissection following surgery; however, there is currently no effective postoperative care plan. Objective The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate the practical implementation of a stratified nursing intervention program for postoperative delirium in patients undergoing surgery for Stanford type A aortic dissection. Methods A stratified nursing intervention program for postoperative delirium was created using a literature review, group discussions, and the Delphi method via expert mail inquiry. A quasi-experimental design was used, with patients admitted to the general ward of a tertiary hospital in Wenzhou, China, functioning as subjects. From September to December 2022, 43 patients were included in the control group and given standard treatment. From January to June 2023, 37 patients were recruited in the intervention group, receiving both routine care and the intervention plan. The intervention’s effects were compared in the two groups. Results The intervention group had considerably shorter delirium and hospital stays than the control group (P < 0.05), as well as higher patient satisfaction levels. There were no inadvertent extubations in the intervention group. When the incidence and beginning time of delirium in the general ward were compared, there were no significant differences between the two groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion Implementing this nurse intervention in the ward context can shorten postoperative delirium and hospital stays, increase patient satisfaction with care, and improve patient prognosis and quality of life. This intervention will also serve as a great resource for future clinical management of postoperative delirium. Trial registration The National Health Security Information Platform’s Medical Research Registration Information System has registered this study under the registration number MR-33–22-022978.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13741-025-00495-yAortic dissectionPostoperative deliriumDelphi methodNursing care planClinical application
spellingShingle Xueping Li
Miaomiao Zheng
Ailin Lin
Chaohong Chen
Yuanbo Wu
Huai Zhang
Zhiqin Yin
Construction and application of a stratified nursing intervention program for postoperative delirium after Stanford type A aortic dissection: a quasi-experimental trial
Perioperative Medicine
Aortic dissection
Postoperative delirium
Delphi method
Nursing care plan
Clinical application
title Construction and application of a stratified nursing intervention program for postoperative delirium after Stanford type A aortic dissection: a quasi-experimental trial
title_full Construction and application of a stratified nursing intervention program for postoperative delirium after Stanford type A aortic dissection: a quasi-experimental trial
title_fullStr Construction and application of a stratified nursing intervention program for postoperative delirium after Stanford type A aortic dissection: a quasi-experimental trial
title_full_unstemmed Construction and application of a stratified nursing intervention program for postoperative delirium after Stanford type A aortic dissection: a quasi-experimental trial
title_short Construction and application of a stratified nursing intervention program for postoperative delirium after Stanford type A aortic dissection: a quasi-experimental trial
title_sort construction and application of a stratified nursing intervention program for postoperative delirium after stanford type a aortic dissection a quasi experimental trial
topic Aortic dissection
Postoperative delirium
Delphi method
Nursing care plan
Clinical application
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13741-025-00495-y
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