Objective　To explore the influences of WeChat platform combined with problem-based learning (PBL) teaching method on the theoretical examination results

practical skills scores and satisfaction of nursing students in operating room. Methods　A total of 124 undergraduate nursing students from June 2018 to December 2019 from the operating room of The Affiliated Women's and Children's Hospital

School of Medicine

UESTC were selected as the control group

among which

62 nursing students from June 2018 to March 2019 were selected as the control group

and 62 nursing students from April to December 2019 were selected as the research group. The control group adopted the traditional teaching method

and the research adopted WeChat platform combined with PBL teaching method. The results of theoretical examination

skill practice

preparation for autonomous learning

critical thinking ability and teaching satisfaction were compared between the two groups. SPSS 23.0 was used for t test. Results　The scores of theory examination and skill practice in the study group were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05); after practice

the scores of self-management

love of learning and self-control in the study group were higher than those in the control group (P<0.05); after practice

the scores of the three dimensions of curiosity

truth seeking

systematization ability and total score in the study group were all higher than those in the control group (P<0.05); the satisfactions of the research group on teaching content

teaching problem design and teaching effect were higher than those of the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion　The combination of WeChat platform and PBL teaching method can improve the knowledge mastery level of nursing students in operating room

cultivate their self-learning ability and critical thinking ability

and nursing students are more satisfied with the teaching mode.