Analyzing the Impact of Comprehensive Risk Control Nursing Intervention on Postoperative Pain and Recovery in Elderly Orthopedic Surgery Patients

Objective: To provide insights into how a proactive, risk-focused nursing intervention model can enhance recovery outcomes and quality of life of vulnerable elderly population. Methods: Key evaluation indicators included Time to First Ambulation, Pain Levels (measured using the Visual Analog Scale and Numerical Rating Scale); Complications; and Daily Living Ability. Results: The observation group demonstrated superior recovery outcomes compared to the control group, achieving earlier ambulation, quicker suture removals, and shorter hospital stays. Notably, primary wound healing rates were significantly higher in the observation group. Post-intervention, both groups experienced a significant reduction in pain scores measured by VAS and NRS, with the observation group showing a more substantial decrease. Additionally, improvements were observed in both the Barthel Index (BI) and SF-36 scores; however, the observation group achieved notably better results. The complication rate in the observation group was significantly lower at 6.67%, compared to 17.33% in the control group (all, P<0.05). Conclusion: Integrating comprehensive risk management nursing into the postoperative care of elderly orthopedic patients enhances recovery, optimizes pain management, improves daily function and quality of life, and reduces complication rates compared to traditional nursing methods.