To explore the preventive effect and clinical enlightenment of establishing an integrated working group of doctors and nurses in operating room on incision infection in orthopedic surgery.

Surgery is the most used treatment in orthopedics. During orthopedic surgery, the integrity of the skin barrier is compromised, resulting in direct exposure of sterile tissue to the external environment and the potential impact of surgical instruments on local tissue. Additionally, orthopedic surgery procedures often entail prolonged duration, extensive surgical areas, and significant blood loss, all of which contribute to an elevated risk of surgical site infections. However, there are some limitations in the practical application of the conventional nursing model in the operating room. Against this backdrop, numerous new nursing models have emerged to meet contemporary demands. Among them, the integration of medical and nursing staff (MANS) in the operating room has garnered significant attention. Presently, this integrated model is predominantly employed in critical care settings and for postoperative infection prevention. However, the establishment and effectiveness of an integrated working group comprising both MANS in the operating room remains in its nascent stage of exploration, warranting further investigation into its clinical impact and implications.

Inclusion Criteria:

• (1) All selected cases met the relevant diagnostic criteria outlined in the orthopedic disease guidelines. Diagnosis was confirmed through imaging methods.

  (2) The patients ranged in age from 18 to 70. (3) All individuals underwent surgery in the orthopedic department of our hospital.

  (4) The vital signs of the patients were essentially stable. (5) Patients possessed normal cognitive function before the operation and demonstrated the ability to listen, speak, read, and write.

Exclusion Criteria:

• (1) Orthopedic patients with multiple injuries in other locations (such as craniocerebral trauma, chest trauma, etc.); (2) Patients with severe internal diseases, such as severe anemia, severe diabetes, liver insufficiency; (3) Patients with chronic infectious diseases; (4) Patients with malignant tumor; (5) Patients with pathological fracture, such as bone tumor; (6) Patients with mental diseases and cognitive impairment.