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Perioperative nursing process-oriented bundled interventions and digital monitoring for the prevention of surgical site infections

  • By

  • Yingcheng Yang

  • Shifu Yao

  • Mingyu Pu

  • Xiaoqin Zhao

  • Yan Li

  • Ziqin Shu

  • Liu Xu

  • Lin Kang

  • Zhaoxia He

  • June 9, 2026

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Bundled Interventions and Digital Monitoring in Perioperative Nursing to Prevent Surgical Site Infections

Overview

This narrative review highlights the importance of bundled interventions and digital monitoring in preventing surgical site infections (SSI) across the perioperative continuum.

Background

Surgical site infections are a significant healthcare-associated infection, leading to extended hospital stays and increased readmission rates.

Data Highlights

No numerical data provided in the source material.

Key Findings

  • SSI incidence varies significantly by surgical procedure, with rates from 0.6% to 9.6%.
  • Patients with SSI experience longer hospital stays and higher readmission rates compared to those without.
  • Bundled interventions are more effective than isolated measures for SSI prevention.
  • Digital tools can enhance nursing surveillance.
  • Nurse-led standardized pathways are crucial for translating evidence-based practices into clinical settings.

Clinical Implications

Nurses should focus on implementing bundled interventions that encompass the entire perioperative process.

Conclusion

The review discusses the necessity of a comprehensive nursing approach to SSI prevention.

Related Resources & Content

  1. CDC, Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Prevention Guideline, 2017 -- Guidelines for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection
  2. Frontiers in Neurology, 2026 -- A nurse-led bundled care intervention for preventing deep vein thrombosis in immobilized neurosurgical patients: a quasi-experimental study
  3. BJS, 2022 -- Infections at Surgical Sites
  4. Utilizing Bundle Care Strategies in Major Abdominal Emergency Surgery, 2022 -- Analysis of Long-Term Mortality and Overall Complication Rates
  5. Open Forum Infectious Diseases — Evaluation of a Sepsis Management Bundle in Obstetric Care: Findings from a Multicenter Study in Northern Italy
  6. Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Prevention Guideline | Infection Control | CDC
  7. Negative pressure wound therapy for the prevention of surgical site infections in orthopedic and trauma surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs | Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology | Springer Nature Link
  8. Surgical Site Infection

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Perioperative nursing process-oriented bundled interventions and digital monitoring for the prevention of surgical site infections

  • by Yingcheng Yang, Shifu Yao, Mingyu Pu, Xiaoqin Zhao, Yan Li, Ziqin Shu, Liu Xu, Lin Kang, Zhaoxia He

  • June 9, 2026

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