Application of Humanistic Nursing in the Treatment of Lower Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmpe.202618108

Author(s)

Lijuan Yun, Guoqiang Liu*

Affiliation(s)

Hohhot First Hospital Catheter Room, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

Humanistic nursing has emerged as a patient-centered approach that addresses the psychological and emotional needs of patients undergoing interventional procedures. This study aimed to evaluate its effectiveness in managing patients with lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) undergoing interventional therapy. A total of 100 patients treated at The First Hospital of Hohhot between January and August 2025 were randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard perioperative care or an intervention group receiving systematic humanistic nursing, which included preoperative psychological counseling, intraoperative emotional support, postoperative rehabilitation guidance, and a supportive clinical environment. Anxiety levels, pain intensity, puncture-site complications, and nursing satisfaction were assessed and compared between groups. Patients receiving humanistic nursing demonstrated significantly lower anxiety scores and reduced postoperative pain compared with those receiving standard care. Additionally, the intervention group exhibited a lower incidence of puncture-site complications and reported significantly higher overall satisfaction with nursing services. These findings indicate that integrating humanistic nursing into DVT interventional care effectively alleviates psychological distress, minimizes procedural complications, and enhances patient experience, supporting its broader implementation in clinical practice.

Keywords

Humanistic Nursing; Lower Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis; Interventional Therapy; Nursing Satisfaction

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