Development of a software for intraoperatory nursing assistance.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Informatics
• Surgical Care Management
• Health Systems Engineering

Background:

• Effective planning of intraoperative nursing care is crucial for surgical patient safety and operational efficiency.
• Current methods for accessing and managing operating room routines can be fragmented and time-consuming.
• A need exists for integrated digital solutions to support surgical nursing workflow.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a software application for surgical center nurses.
• To facilitate electronic planning of intraoperative nursing care.
• To provide accessible electronic access to team-specific work routines.

Main Methods:

• The study employed systems development theory, encompassing communication, planning, modeling, development, and delivery.
• A systematic approach was used to design and build the software.
• User needs and workflow requirements were integrated into the development process.

Main Results:

• The software is organized into five distinct modules.
• Modules detail inputs and step-by-step procedures for operating room assembly, circulation, and disassembly.
• The system supports various anesthetic and surgical procedures.

Conclusions:

• The developed software provides surgical center nursing staff with rapid, systematic access to intraoperative routines.
• It centralizes operating room assembly, circulation, and disassembly procedures in a secure, accessible platform.
• This enhances the efficiency and safety of intraoperative nursing care planning.