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Medical students. Orientation to the operating room.

S B Peirce

    AORN Journal
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    Enhanced operating room (OR) orientation for surgical clerks significantly improves student confidence and reduces anxiety. This program also fosters better communication and collaboration between students and OR nursing staff.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Surgical Nursing

    Background:

    • Traditional operating room (OR) orientation for surgical clerks was limited to one hour, held bimonthly.
    • Student anxiety and lack of familiarity with the OR environment were identified as areas for improvement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of an enhanced, extended OR orientation program for third-year surgical clerks.
    • To assess the program's effect on student confidence, anxiety levels, and integration into the OR team.

    Main Methods:

    • The OR orientation duration was increased from one to two hours.
    • An informal oral evaluation involving three nurses and three students was conducted several weeks post-session.
    • Feedback was collected from both students and nursing staff regarding program effectiveness.

    Main Results:

    • Students reported increased confidence, reduced fear of the unknown, and greater awareness of OR nurse support.
    • Nursing staff noted improved student communication, increased questioning, better advice acceptance, and friendlier interactions.
    • Both students and nursing staff expressed positive overall responses to the enhanced orientation program.

    Conclusions:

    • The extended OR orientation program effectively enhances student preparedness and reduces pre-operative anxiety.
    • Improved student-nurse communication and collaboration were observed, leading to a more cohesive OR team.
    • The program fosters mutual professional respect and is anticipated to contribute to better patient care.

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