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Endoscopy nurse training programs significantly improve clinical practice and patient safety by enhancing technical and nontechnical skills. Standardizing these diverse educational programs could further optimize nurse performance and outcomes in gastroenterology.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology Nursing
  • Endoscopy Nursing Education
  • Clinical Practice Improvement

Background:

  • Significant international variation exists in endoscopy nurse scope of practice and training requirements.
  • Existing endoscopy nurse training programs exhibit considerable heterogeneity in duration and content.

Approach:

  • A comprehensive scoping review was performed utilizing the Arksey and O'Malley framework.
  • Searches across major scientific databases identified studies on endoscopy nurse training programs.
  • Data extraction focused on program structure, skill acquisition, and patient care impact.

Key Points:

  • Training programs varied from short workshops to extensive multi-year courses.
  • Essential skills developed include sedation, airway management, equipment handling, and capsule endoscopy interpretation.
  • Emphasis was placed on both technical proficiencies and crucial nontechnical skills like communication and crisis management.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopy nurse training positively influences clinical and organizational outcomes, reducing adverse events and boosting procedural efficiency.
  • Enhanced training leads to increased job satisfaction among endoscopy nurses.
  • Standardization of training content and duration is recommended to maximize nurse effectiveness and patient safety in gastroenterology endoscopy.