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Perioperative death: a critical reflection-on-action.

Ruth Breadon¹, Karen McColgan

¹Main Theatres, Ulster Hospital, Dundonald.

Journal of Perioperative Practice

|February 14, 2012

Summary

Perioperative death, though rare in UK operating theatres, often prevents practitioners from grieving. Clinical supervision sessions facilitated a critical reflective approach following a patient's death in the operating theatre.

Area of Science:

Healthcare
Psychology
Surgical Care

Background:

Perioperative death is an infrequent but significant event in UK operating theatres.
Healthcare practitioners involved in perioperative care often face challenges in processing grief after patient mortality.
Existing support structures may not adequately address the emotional needs of perioperative teams following adverse outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the impact of patient death in the operating theatre on perioperative practitioners.
To evaluate the effectiveness of clinical supervision as a tool for facilitating grief and reflection among perioperative staff.
To identify strategies for supporting healthcare professionals dealing with perioperative mortality.

Main Methods:

Utilized clinical supervision sessions as a primary method for intervention.

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Employed a critical reflective approach within the supervision framework.

Focused on the experiences of perioperative practitioners after a patient death occurred in the operating theatre.

Main Results:

Clinical supervision provided a dedicated space for perioperative practitioners to address their experiences with patient death.
The reflective approach enabled a structured processing of emotions and critical analysis of the event.
Practitioners reported benefits in coping mechanisms and professional development through the supervision process.

Conclusions:

Clinical supervision is a valuable intervention for supporting perioperative practitioners after patient mortality.
Facilitating critical reflection through supervision aids in the grieving process and enhances professional resilience.
Implementing robust support systems is crucial for the well-being of operating theatre teams facing patient deaths.