Clinical Efficacy of Standardized Care for Abdominal Drainage Tubes in the Treatment of Acute Appendicitis: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.

Objective: Although abdominal drainage (AD) tubes have become an effective means to prevent and observe complications after laparoscopic appendectomy (LA), there are still controversies, and no standardized nursing process (SNP) is shown for the management of drainage tube care. This investigation aims to assess the effectiveness of SNP management in AD tubes after LA. Methods: This retrospective cohort investigation comprised individuals who had LA surgery with abdominal drain placement for acute appendicitis from July 2021 to June 2024. Individuals were classified into the SNP and non-SNP groups. A comparison of the outcomes was conducted, while univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to assess the factors related to the SNP. Results: A total of 367 patients were enrolled in this investigation, and no significant variations were shown in baseline characteristics between the SNP ( Conclusions: In this retrospective cohort, the implementation of SNP was associated with significantly lower postoperative 24-h pain scores, a higher out-of-bed activity rate, and greater patient satisfaction after LA surgery. These findings suggest that SNP may be a beneficial component of postoperative care and warrant further investigation.