The Efficacy of Rehabilitation Nursing Interventions on Patients with Open Lower Limb Fractures

OBJECTIVE: The study aims to analyze the efficacy of rehabilitation nursing interventions on patients with open lower limb fractures. METHODS: From June 2020, patients who received RNI (observation group) were included and compared with patients who received routine nursing interventions (control group). The efficacy of different nursing modes was compared with several indicators. RESULTS: One hundred patients were included in this study, 50 in each group. The baseline characteristics were not significantly different between the groups. Regarding the emotional scores, the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) score (26.98 vs 43.47), and Distress Management Screening Measure (DMSM) score (8.01 vs 12.85) in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group, both P < 0.05. Regarding the postoperative related indexes, the postoperative pain score (10.13 vs 15.53), fracture healing time (6.32 vs 10.86 weeks), and postoperative complications rate (0 vs 12%) in the observation group were all significantly lower than those in the control group, all P < 0.05. Regarding the quality of life scores, the WHOQOL-100 score (94.12 vs 83.13) and PSQI score (6.43 vs 10.36) were both significantly better in the observation group, with both P < 0.05. CONCLUSION: Patients with open lower limbs who received RNI can help patients reduce postoperative anxiety and stress, promote postoperative rehabilitation and improve their quality of life.