Observe the metrics

Intervention group (n = 52)

Control group (n = 52)

t/χ² value

P value

Time to first postoperative feeding (h)

4.72 ± 1.91

7.58 ± 3.78

4.913

<0.05

First Bed Exit Activity (h)

13.75 ± 3.95

17.34 ± 4.32

4.786

<0.05

Chest tube indwelling time (h)

64.5 ± 10.27

76.10 ± 15.83

9.347

<0.05

Postoperative thoracic complications (examples)

5

11

7.365

<0.05

Length of postoperative hospital stay (d)

4.37 ± 1.54

5.43 ± 1.73

3.854

<0.05