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Training nurses and technologists for trauma surgery.

¹Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, Wis. 53226, USA. clross@fmlh.edu

Journal of Trauma Nursing : the Official Journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses

|February 1, 2007

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New perioperative staff experience anxiety during trauma cases. Educational videos and mentorship significantly reduce this stress, improving preparedness for emergency surgeries.

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Surgical Nursing
Trauma Care

Background:

Perioperative staff often experience significant stress when initially assigned to trauma cases.
Inexperience can lead to anxiety and reduced confidence in managing emergency surgical situations.
Effective training strategies are crucial for preparing staff for high-pressure trauma scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate methods for reducing anxiety in perioperative staff facing trauma cases.
To enhance the preparedness and skill retention of nurses and technologists in trauma surgery.
To assess the effectiveness of a newly developed educational video and mentorship program.

Main Methods:

Development and utilization of an educational video detailing trauma case management.

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Implementation of mentorship programs pairing inexperienced staff with seasoned professionals.

Conducting "what if" scenarios and case reviews to simulate emergency situations.

Providing specialty and case-specific in-service training sessions.

Main Results:

Viewing the educational video demonstrably reduced anxiety among perioperative staff.
Mentorship and simulation exercises (e.g., "let's make believe it's an emergency") improved staff confidence and readiness.
Collaborative development of the educational video, with expert input, resulted in a high-quality learning tool.
Ongoing in-service training reinforces trauma care principles.

Conclusions:

Educational interventions, including videos and mentorship, are effective in mitigating stress for perioperative staff managing trauma.
Proactive skill-building through simulation and case review enhances performance in emergency surgical settings.
Continuous professional development and targeted training are essential for maintaining competence in trauma care.