Objective
To investigate the application of quality control circle (QCC) activities in improving weight management ability of patients with renal edema.
Methods
A QCC activity group was founded, and " improving weight management ability of edema patients with kidney disease” was selected as the theme. Then the status of weight management ability in 51 patients with renal edema who were admitted to the Department of Nephrology from April 1st to 30th 2015 was investigated, the reasons of the low weight management ability were analyzed, and then appropriate countermeasures were carried out. After this activity, the status of weight management ability in 54 patients with renal edema who were admitted to the Department of Nephrology from October 1st to 31th 2015 was investigated, to assess the effect and consolidate the results of activities.
Result
After the QCC activities, the scores of weight management ability increased from 23.84±6.34 to 28.43±4.08 with statistical significance (P<0.05), and the qualified rate of weight management ability increased from 25.5% to 44.4% with statistical significance (P<0.05).
Conclusion
QCC activities can improve the weight management ability and the qualified rate of weight management ability of patients with renal edema, at the same time, it can improve the overall quality of nurses.
Objective
To improve the model of hospital-community integrated service of day surgery through quality control circle (QCC).
Methods
To optimize the community follow-up management of day surgery patients, we used QCC between March and August 2015 to find out the real reasons for community follow-up problems in day surgery patients and developed and implemented corresponding countermeasures. Comparison of health education, postoperative follow-up of dressing changes, and doctor-patient satisfaction assessment before and after the implementation of the model of hospital-community integrated service of day surgery (September 2014-February 2015vs. September 2015-February 2016) was then performed.
Results
After QCC implementation, the average number of dressing changes in the hospital was reduced from 4.58±0.95 to 1.18±0.39 (t=181.194,P<0.001). The average number of dressing changes in the community increased from 1.42±0.52 to 4.32±0.88 (t=–146.245,P<0.001). The average number of health consultation increased from 0.85±0.38 to 6.39±1.20 (t=–177.096,P<0.001). The satisfaction assessment after QCC implementation among doctors, nurses and patients also significantly increased (P<0.01).
Conclusion
Applying QCC can improve the model of hospital-community integrated service of day surgery and have remarkable effects on postoperative rehabilitation and patients’ satisfaction.
ObjectiveTo improve activities of daily living (referring to Barthel Index) in the older inpatients.MethodsIn January 2016, a quality control circle (QCC) was established. According to 10 steps in activity of QCC, we figured out the causes of low Barthel Index score in older inpatients by using Plato method and Fishbone Diagram which were common methods of QCC. In addition, we designed and implemented a rectification program to improve Barthel Index score.ResultsAfter intervention of QCC, the average Barthel Index score of the older inpatients increased from 72.40±6.42 to 89.30±5.87 with a statistical difference (P<0.01); the satisfaction percent of hospitalized patients increased from 94.5% to 98.7% with a statistical difference (P<0.01). The percentage of registered nurses whose theoretical test score were over 90 increased from 57% to 88% (P<0.01) and the satisfaction percent of nurses increased from 90.5% to 95.6% (P<0.01). Moreover, the member’s ability of learning, discovery, analysis and problem solving, communication, application of QCC skills were improved.ConclusionThe application of QCC activities will increase older inpatients’ Barthel Index score, improve the satisfaction of patients and nursing staff, and enhance the members’ ability of solving problems by using QCC skills.
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of quality control circle (QCC) activity in reducing the temporarily stopping rate of day surgery.MethodsThe QCC activity was carried out from December 2018 to October 2019. By determining the theme of the activity and drawing up the plan, a retrospective analysis of pre-hospital day surgery stoppage status and reasons was performed based on 2 696 patients who had reserved surgery in the day surgery center from December 2018 to February 2019. Based on the data, the goal was determined, and measures were developed and confirmed from May to August 2019. Then the measures were standardized and implemented continuously from September to October 2019. The rate of surgical cessation before the implementation of the measures (from December 2018 to February 2019) was compared with that after the implementation of the measures (from September to October 2019).ResultsAfter the QCC activity, the temporarily stopping rate decreased from 2.89% to 1.34%, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.001).ConclusionThe QCC activity can effectively reduce the temporarily stopping rate of day surgery, and lay the foundation for continuously promoting the optimization of day surgery resources and quality improvement.
Objective To explore the application of quality control circle in reducing the same-day cancellation rate of day surgery. Methods A quality control circle team was set up, and determined the theme of reducing the same-day cancellation rate of day surgery. A survey was conducted among all patients who had made appointments for day surgeries at the First Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Military Medical University between August and October 2023. The number of patients who cancelled their surgeries on the day and the reasons for their cancellations were recorded. Based on the ten steps of the quality control circle, relevant measures and improvement processes were formulated. In March 2024, the same-day cancellation rate of day surgery after the quality control circle activity was analyzed. Results The same-day cancellation rate decreased from 2.39% to 0.67%, the target achievement rate was 135.43%, and the progress rate was 71.97%. Conclusion The quality control circle activity can effectively reduce the same-day cancellation rate of day surgery.
Objective To explore the effect of sequential nutritional intervention mode on improving early postoperative nutritional status in patients with gastric cancer. Methods A total of 30 patients who underwent radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer in the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ningbo No.2 Hospital between June and August 2022 were selected as the tiral group by convenience sampling, and another 30 patients who underwent radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer between September 2021 and January 2022 were retrospectively selected as the control group. The trial group received the sequential nutritional intervention model constructed by quality control circle activities in the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, and the control group received routine nutritional support. The nutritional status and quality of life of the two groups were evaluated one month after discharge. Results Before intervention, there was no statistically significant difference in the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) score, serum albumin, serum prealbumin, body weight, or Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (QLQ C30) score between the two groups (P>0.05). After intervention, both groups showed improvements in PG-SGA score, serum albumin, and serum prealbumin compared to before intervention (P<0.05); there was no significant change in body weight in the trial group (P>0.05), while the control group experienced a decrease in body weight (P<0.05); the trial group showed an improvement in QLQ C30 score (P<0.05), whereas the control group did not show significant change in QLQ C30 score (P>0.05). Compared to the control group after intervention, the trial group showed better PG-SGA score (7.97±1.65 vs. 8.83±1.26), serum albumin level [(40.61±1.30) vs. (39.93±0.78) g/L], serum prealbumin level [(0.266±0.030) vs. (0.229±0.051) g/L], body weight [(63.12±7.39) vs. (58.17±9.18) kg], and QLQ C30 score (62.63±9.01 vs. 57.23±7.13), with all differences being statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion Sequential nutritional intervention model is helpful to improve the early nutritional status and quality of life of patients after radical gastrectomy, and has clinical promotion value.
ObjectiveTo study the effect of quality control circle activities on reducing the risk of observed patients.
MethodBy carrying out the quality control circle, it was done that confirming the subject, grasping the risk of observed patients, setting a goal, analyzing the risk factors of existing problems, finding out the real reasons, drawing up and actualizing the countermeasures.
ResultsAfter carrying out the quality control circle, the main risk factor, emergency rescue, of observed patients was ameliorated significantly (P < 0.05). The risk was declined from 0.41% to 0.14% (P < 0.05). The self-evaluation of circle members was improved (P < 0.001).
ConclusionBy the quality control circle, it is actualized effectively that reducing the risk of observed patients and improving the overall qualities of nurses. This thing is helpful to improve the quality of nursing.
