The Impact of Nursing Interventions on Postoperative Complications Following Pediatric Bronchoscopy: A Meta-Analysis

ediatric bronchoscopy is a widely used diagnostic and therapeutic procedure; however, it is frequently associated with postoperative complications, including laryngeal edema, hypoxemia, and respiratory distress【1】【2】. Nursing interventions have the potential to mitigate these complications; however, their overall effectiveness in pediatric populations remains under-investigated. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of nursing interventions on the incidence of postoperative complications following pediatric bronchoscopy. A random-effects model was applied to calculate pooled odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI), estimating the effect of nursing interventions on postoperative complications. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I² statistic, and publication bias was evaluated using funnel plots and Egger’s test. Nursing interventions were associated with a significant reduction in postoperative complications, with a pooled OR of 0.22 (95% CI: 0.13, 0.37; p < 0.0001). The heterogeneity across studies was low (I² = 0%), indicating consistent results across the included studies【1】【3】【6】. Funnel plot analysis revealed slight asymmetry; however, Egger’s test did not indicate significant publication bias (p = 0.1213)【7】. Given the consistency of these findings, integrating structured nursing protocols into postoperative care has the potential to substantially improve patient outcomes. Further research is warranted to explore the long-term impacts and cost-effectiveness of these interventions【9】【10】