Action Research on Combining the Teach-back Method to Optimize the Perioperative Clinical Care Pathway for Hair Transplant Patients.

Objective: This study aimed to optimize the perioperative clinical care pathway for hair transplantation patients by integrating action research and the teach-back method, and to validate its clinical application.

Methods: A total of 116 hair transplantation patients were divided into control and experimental groups based on time periods.The control group followed the conventional care, while the experimental group utilized action research combined with the teach-back method for training and assessment.. After two iterative cycles of problem identification, planning, action, reflection, and implementation, the care pathway was refined. Outcomes measured included hair follicle survival rate, complication incidence, secondary transplantation rates within 12 months, postoperative self-management, and satisfaction.

Results: The experimental group showed higher follicle survival rates (Z=8.788, P=0.001), lower complication incidence (χ²=3.940, P=0.047), improved postoperative self-management (Z=3.426, P=0.001), and greater satisfaction (χ²=4.245, P=0.039).There was no significant difference between the two groups in the occurrence of secondary hair transplantation within 12 months post-operation (P=0.618).

Conclusion: By combining action research with the teach-back method, we significantly optimized perioperative care, achieving notable improvements in the survival rate of hair follicle units post-operation, a reduction in the incidence of complications, and enhancements in both postoperative self-management capabilities and patient satisfaction.