Aims and objectives: To evaluate the clinical application and effectiveness of a perioperative position management program constructed using the ADDIE model for patients with congenital microtia. Background: The primary challenge in auricular reconstruction is the fragility of the reconstructed ear structure, necessitating strict avoidance of postoperative pressure to ensure the surgery's effect. Clinically, this has been found to cause anxiety in patients and their families. Some patients maintain a fixed position to avoid pressure on the reconstructed ear, which may lead to restricted neck movement and a high risk of pressure-related injuries. Therefore, a systematic perioperative position management program for patients with congenital microtia is necessary. Methods: A quasi-trial design with non-randomized grouping was adopted. Using convenience sampling, 98 patients with congenital microtia admitted to a tertiary specialized hospital in Shanghai from May to August 2023 were included in the control group and received routine care. From September to December 2023, another 98 patients were included in the intervention group, receiving a perioperative position management program in addition to routine care. Effectiveness was evaluated using the Ear Reconstruction Effectiveness Scale, SCARED, Quality of Life Scale for Congenital External and Middle Ear Malformation Patients, SAS, Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire, and Position Execution Checklist.
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Ear Reconstruction Effectiveness Scale
Timeframe: 3 months postoperatively.
Incidence of skin and flap-related complications after ear reconstruction
Timeframe: 3 months postoperatively.