Theatre etiquette Delphi: the development of a guide on professional conduct and best practices in operating environments
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Senior surgeons developed standardized theatre etiquette guidelines to improve surgical team professionalism and patient safety. This guidance addresses key aspects of conduct and communication for new surgical team members.
Area Of Science
- Medical Education
- Surgical Practice
- Patient Safety
Background
- Non-technical skills (NTS) are crucial for surgical performance and patient safety.
- Current induction practices for new surgical team members lack standardized training in theatre behavior and etiquette.
- A need exists for structured guidance on professional conduct within the operating theatre.
Purpose Of The Study
- To develop standardized guidance on theatre etiquette for surgical teams.
- To address insufficient and ad hoc training in theatre behavior and etiquette.
- To create a resource for orienting new surgical team members.
Main Methods
- A two-round international Delphi consensus study was conducted.
- Senior surgeons, anaesthetists, and scrub nurses/practitioners participated.
- Consensus was defined as 75% or more agreement on statements presented via electronic survey.
Main Results
- 261 participants from 23 countries completed the Delphi process.
- 29 statements reached consensus and were included in the final guidance.
- The guidance covers key aspects of professional conduct and team dynamics.
Conclusions
- A large international group of surgeons agreed on standardized theatre etiquette guidance.
- The guidance aims to enhance professionalism and effective communication in the theatre.
- This resource will aid in orienting new surgical team members.
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