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A perioperative nurse's experience in Haiti.

J X Stobinski¹

¹United States Navy Nurse Corps, Greeneville, NC, USA.

|February 19, 1999

Summary

This study shares a US Navy nurse

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Area of Science:

Global health
Nursing
Surgical care

Background:

Haiti faces significant unmet healthcare needs due to political instability.
Nongovernment organizations, including military medical staff, provide crucial healthcare services.
Access to surgical care is limited, particularly for impoverished populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the experiences of a US Navy perioperative nurse providing surgical care in Haiti.
To highlight the challenges and contributions of volunteer medical missions.
To inform future international healthcare initiatives.

Main Methods:

A qualitative descriptive approach was used.
The author shares personal observations and experiences.
Surgical care was provided at five hospitals in Port au Prince.

Main Results:

The nurse provided surgical care to both United Nations troops and Haitian citizens.
Experiences involved diverse patient populations and healthcare settings.
Observations highlight the critical role of external medical support.

Conclusions:

Volunteer medical missions are vital for addressing healthcare gaps in Haiti.
Perioperative nursing plays a key role in international surgical aid.
Further support is needed to improve sustainable healthcare infrastructure.

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