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Identifying curriculum content for operating room nurses involved in robotic-assisted surgery: a Delphi study
Louise Møller1, Peter Hertz2,3, Ulla Grande4
1Center for HR and Education, Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), CAMES Rigshospitalet, The Capital Region of Denmark, Ryesgade 53B, Ground Floor, 2100, Copenhagen, Denmark. louise.moeller.04@regionh.dk.
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Summary
A new curriculum is needed for operating room (OR) nurses in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS). Essential learning goals include patient safety, equipment handling, and emergency procedures, with supervised training being the preferred learning method.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Nursing
- Robotic Surgery Education
Background:
- No standardized curriculum exists for operating room (OR) nurses in robotic-assisted surgery (RAS).
- OR nurses require specialized competencies for RAS, including system knowledge and emergency protocols.
- This study aimed to define learning goals and methods for an RAS nursing curriculum.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify essential learning goals for OR nurses working with RAS.
- Determine the most effective learning methods for RAS nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A three-round Delphi approach with an additional survey was employed.
- Participants included OR nurses from gynecology, urology, and surgical gastroenterology departments in Denmark performing RAS.
- High response rates were achieved across all survey rounds.
Main Results:
- 57 learning goals were identified, categorized into 11 domains.
- 41 learning goals were deemed relevant or essential.
- Top essential goals: patient positioning injury prevention, scope management, and emergency undocking.
- Supervised training, dry lab, and team training were identified as key learning methods.
Conclusions:
- The identified learning goals provide a foundation for developing an RAS nursing curriculum.
- Further research is needed on communication, emergency preparedness, and role-specific skills for RAS nurses.
