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Objective To explore an effective perioperative nursing management mode for elderly patients without caregivers. Methods The perioperative nursing management mode was implemented for 151 elderly patients without caregivers from 9 surgery departments. The work mode included admission safety assessment,nursing care classification,design of clinical nursing pathway,establishment of nursing group and quality control. Results The new work mode provided elderly patients with high-quality nursing care,ensured patient safety,increased patient and relatives satisfaction. Conclusion The perioperative nursing management mode is an effective way to ensure patient safety and promote patient comfort during perioperative period for elderly patients without caregivers.