Keywords
High frequency contact table
Operating room
Evidence-based practice
Management
Submitted : 2026-02-13
Accepted : 2026-02-28
Published : 2026-03-15
Abstract
Objective: To develop an evidence-based plan for cleaning operating room and evaluate the impact on high-frequency contact surfaces. Method: The evidence application model of the JBI Evidence-Based Nursing Center was utilized to create a strategy, which was implemented in a tertiary-level hospital in Yunnan Province. The adenosine triphosphate (ATP) biological biofluorescence detection method was used to assess the quality of cleaning before and after the intervention. Results: A total of 17 quality review indicators were established in this study. Following the application of evidence, the implementation rate for 16 quality review indicators increased significantly, from a range of 0–71.6% to 85.3–100%. Moreover, the pass rate of ATP bioluminescence detection on high-frequency contact surfaces increased from 14.07% to 47.10%, with significant difference (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The evidence-based environmental cleaning program proved to enhance the overall cleanliness of operating room and reduce the risk of surgical infections. This strategy holds promise for effective cleaning of operating room.
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