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Perioperative nursing in the Third World: improvise without compromise
Journal of Ophthalmic Nursing & Technology
|May 1, 1992
Summary
Establishing outpatient eye surgery in resource-limited settings is feasible. Ophthalmic nurses can overcome cultural barriers and achieve self-sufficiency, enabling daily outpatient surgeries.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Ophthalmology
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Developing countries face significant resource limitations impacting healthcare delivery.
- Implementing advanced surgical procedures like outpatient eye surgery presents unique challenges in these settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish and evaluate the feasibility of outpatient eye surgery in a resource-limited, Third World setting.
- To overcome cultural and resource-based obstacles to surgical care.
Main Methods:
- Developing a sustainable plan for outpatient eye surgery.
- Training and empowering native ophthalmic nurses in perioperative care.
- Addressing cultural acceptance through demonstrated positive outcomes.
Main Results:
- Initial resistance to the outpatient concept was overcome by positive results and effective care.
- Native ophthalmic nurses achieved self-sufficiency and independence in performing perioperative nursing.
- Outpatient eye surgeries are now performed daily in the native setting.
Conclusions:
- Outpatient eye surgery is a viable and effective model for resource-limited regions.
- Empowering and training local ophthalmic nurses is crucial for sustainable surgical programs.
- Successful implementation leads to increased access to eye care and improved patient outcomes.