Role of quality control circles in reducing the incidence of incontinent dermatitis in patients with gastrointestinal surgery

Objective To investigate the value of the quality of control circle technique in reducing the incidence of incontinent dermatitis,to release the pain of patients,shorten the hospital delay,and improve patients satisfaction. Methods The quality circle group for preventing incontinence dermatitis was established in our hospital between January,2014 and October,2014.The theme "reduce the incidence of incontinence dermatitis in patients with gastrointestinal surgery" was determined.The self-made check sheet was used to investigate 120 patients during 3 months,and the brainstorming method was performed to assess the influencing factors of incontinence dermatitis.The fishbone diagram,Plato and histogram were used to evaluate the effect of patients,families and medical staff on the incidence of incontinence dermatitis.Meanwhile,QC group learned skin assessment related theory,improved nursing tool,trained the nursing process,summarized the essential factors,made true cause check sheet,determined the strategy,and developed standardized processes for promoting in whole hospital. Results The high risk of pressure sores,delayed replacement of diaper,local skin moist,inaccurate and delayed nursing assessment that met in nursing process was solved. Conclusion The quality management circle activity is helpful in improving the personal quality,responsibility,enthusiasm and self-confidence,group cohesiveness,problem solving skills,doctor-patient communication,and make continual improvement of nursing quality.