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  • 1Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford.

British Journal of Perioperative Nursing : the Journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses
|October 24, 2000
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This article argues that theatre support workers can perform the scrubbed role, challenging the National Association of Theatre Nurses

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Theatre Operations
  • Healthcare Workforce Development
  • Clinical Support Roles

Background:

  • The traditional roles within surgical theatre are well-defined.
  • Concerns exist regarding the scope of practice for support staff in perioperative settings.
  • The National Association of Theatre Nurses (NATN) has issued guidance on support worker roles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the arguments against support workers undertaking the scrubbed role in surgical theatre.
  • To propose that the support worker is capable of fulfilling the scrubbed role effectively.
  • To challenge the established position of NATN on this matter.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing guidelines and recommendations.
  • Analysis of the arguments presented by NATN (1996).

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  • Discussion of the practicalities and potential benefits of expanding support worker responsibilities.

    • Main Results:

    • The arguments presented by NATN are identified as fundamentally flawed.
    • Evidence suggests that support workers possess the necessary skills or can be trained for the scrubbed role.
    • The current stance may limit efficient theatre resource utilization.

    Conclusions:

    • The NATN's recommendation against support workers in the scrubbed role is contestable.
    • Support workers can be safely and effectively integrated into the scrubbed role.
    • Rethinking the scope of practice for theatre support workers can enhance surgical team efficiency.