NURSING CARE OF PATIENTS WITH ABSCESS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRAUMATOLOGY AND ORTHOPEDICS AT VIET TIEP FRIENDSHIP HOSPITAL IN 2025.

Nguyen Thi Thu Huong1, Vu Thi Cam Doanh1, Do Thi Lan Anh1, Phan Thi Nguyet Anh2
1 Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy
2 Hung Yen Provincial General Hospital

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Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to describe the current situation of care for patients with soft tissue abscesses and to identify several related factors.


Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 229 abscess patients treated at the Department of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Viet Tiep Friendship Hospital from March 1, 2025 to August 30, 2025.


Results: The results showed that the majority of patients diagnosed and treated for abscesses were aged 60 years or older (42.9%). The leading cause of abscesses was infection (55.9%). Factors such as diabetes, obesity, and burns were associated with medical and surgical care with p < 0.05.


Conclusion: Diabetes mellitus, as well as a history of burns or trauma, were found to be associated with the quality and process of abscess care.

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