The Influence of Integrated Care Coupled With Intermittent Pneumatic Compression on Postoperative Rehabilitation Results in Ankle Fracture Patients

Objective: To explore the effects of integrated nursing combined with intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) intervention on postoperative recovery in patients with ankle fractures. Methods: Seventy‐two patients with ankle fractures who underwent surgical treatment at the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University from July 2021 to October 2023 were selected and randomly assigned to two groups: 36 patients in the Routine care group and 36 patients in the IPC group. Postsurgery, the Routine care group received standard traditional nursing care, while the IPC group received integrated nursing coupled with IPC intervention. Pain levels, ankle joint function, incidence of complications, psychological state, and quality of life were assessed and compared between the two groups following intervention. Results: Following the intervention, the IPC group reported lower pain levels compared to the routine care group; ankle joint function scores and range of motion were superior in the IPC group; the incidence of complications was reduced in the IPC group relative to the routine care group; levels of anxiety and depression were diminished in the IPC group; and the IPC group enjoyed a higher quality of life compared to the routine care group. Conclusion: Postoperative integrated nursing combined with IPC intervention for patients with ankle fractures effectively alleviates pain, enhances ankle joint function, and reduces complications, while also positively impacting patients’ psychological well‐being and overall quality of life.