Quality control circle for intra-operative pressure injury in patients with special surgical position

  Objective  To investigate the effect of quality control circle (QCC) on reducing intra-operative pressure injury in patients with special position.

  Methods  From June to December 2018, patients with special surgical posture were selected and treated with QCC. The incidence rate of intra-operative pressure injury was analyzed.

  Results  For the body position with a high incidence rate of pressure injury, the nurses skillfully used the anti-pressure measures to study and solve the existing nursing problems. Through application of self-made personalized posture tools and personalized measures, the incidence rate of pressure injury caused by special operation posture decreased from 11.54% to 3.53%.

  Conclusion  QCC can reduce the incidence rate of intra-operative pressure injury in patients with special operation position.