Abstract: Objective To explore the operation mode and nursing management of single disease ward for prostate cancer. Methods Single disease ward for prostate cancer was set up and its operation mode was as follows: optimized admission and treatment process, integrated medical care cooperation and extended care. Ward management measures included quality service, more team training, safety management, information platform-based management and flexible scheduling. Results After the establishment of operation mode of single ward and the implementation of ward management, the utilization rate and turnover rate of beds were increased (P<0.001). Mean hospitalization, preoperative and pre-hospital waiting days were shortened (P<0.001). Patients' satisfaction with nursing services was significantly increased (P<0.001). Conclusion The establishment of single disease ward for prostate cancer can improve the utilization rate and turnover rate of beds, shorten the hospitalization and waiting time of patients, reduce medical expenses, improve patient satisfaction and the quality of nursing management, deepen the connotation of quality nursing and enhance specialty competitiveness.

Key words: prostate cancer, single disease ward, operation mode, nursing management