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A National Study
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Perioperative MedicineEducationSurgerySpecialty Surgical TeamsPerianesthesia NursingHealth Services ResearchPublic PolicyInternational ResearchSurgical TrainingOutcomes ResearchSurgical SpecialtyPerioperative CareSpecialized Surgical ProceduresSurgical CareNursingPolicy StudiesPerioperative NursingPatient SafetyMedicineNational StudySurvey MethodologyAnesthesiology
Perioperative nursing is evolving due to increasing complexity of patient care, prompting the development of specialty surgical teams to meet the needs of patients, nurses, and surgeons. The study aims to examine the reasons for implementing specialty surgical teams, their frequency, RN composition, benefits, and to validate and redefine the role of specialized perioperative nurses. The authors conducted an exploratory, descriptive study assessing reasons for implementing specialty surgical teams, their frequency, RN composition, and benefits. The U.S.
Perioperative nursing is changing in response to the increasing complexity of patient care during diverse, specialized surgical procedures. As a result, designated specialty surgical teams have developed to fulfill needs of patients, nurses and surgeons. This exploratory, descriptive study examined reasons for implementing specialty surgical teams, the frequency and RN composition of such teams and their benefits. Data concerning the prevalence and specific use of specialty surgical teams are necessary to validate and redefine the nature and role of specialized perioperative nurses. Results of the U. S. study generally paralleled the Missouri study although findings were not as pronounced. Clearly though, in both studies, specialty surgical teams are perceived very positively by study respondents.