Effect of quality control circle on reducing incidence of fecal incontinence dermatitis of intensive care unit patients / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the effect of quality control circle on reducing incidence of fecal incontinence dermatitis of intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Methods Quality control circle team was set up and theme was determined then retrospective analysis was carried out for the occurrence of defect in patients with fecal incontinence dermatitis from January to May 2014 before quality control circle activities. Occurrence reasons were explored and corrective measures were formulated and implemented.After the implementation of quality control circle,the occurrence of defect from June to October 2014 was observed. Results After the implementation of quality control circle,the occurrence of fecal incontinence dermatitis reduced from 24.5%(24/98) to 10.4% (10/96) and the difference was statistically significant,χ2=6.65, P<0.05. Conclusion Quality control circle is effective for reducing the occurrence of ICU fecal incontinence dermatitis and continual improvement of nursing quality.