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March 13, 2026Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners0 citations

Impact of nurse practitioner–led rounds on surgical site infection rates and health care costs: A retrospective single-center study

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YKYasutaka Kusanagi

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  • The aim is to evaluate the impact of nurse practitioner-led rounds on surgical site infection rates and health care costs.
  • Retrospective analysis conducted in a single medical center
  • Examined surgical teams with and without nurse practitioners
  • Compared incidence rates of surgical site infections before and after integration
  • Integration of nurse practitioners significantly reduced surgical site infection rates
  • Health care costs associated with surgeries decreased
  • Enhanced quality of patient care observed in surgical teams

Abstract

Integrating NPs into surgical teams enhances SSI prevention and promotes cost containment. Their comprehensive assessment and early intervention capabilities are vital for improving the quality of patient care and enhancing the efficiency of surgical services.

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Yasutaka Kusanagi (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3aca302a1e69014cce720https://doi.org/10.1097/jxx.0000000000001241
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