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Rediscovering theatre nursing

P McGee

    The British Journal of Theatre Nursing : Natnews : the Official Journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses
    |June 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study explores the nursing role in operating theatres, questioning its perceived importance in pre-registration training. It suggests theatre nursing is a distinct specialty that can be defined and taught.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Surgical Nursing
    • Healthcare Pedagogy

    Background:

    • The role of operating theatre nursing is often undervalued in pre-registration nursing curricula.
    • Student nurses frequently report negative or unengaging experiences during theatre allocations.
    • There is a need to re-evaluate the significance and integration of theatre experience in nursing education.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the nursing elements within operating theatre work.
    • To explore the perceptions of experienced theatre nurses regarding their practice.
    • To determine if theatre experience is essential for pre-registration nursing students.

    Main Methods:

    • Informal discussions were held with theatre nurses across various hospitals.
    • The study involved qualitative data gathering through conversations.
    • The focus was on identifying the core nursing aspects of theatre practice.

    Main Results:

    • Theatre nursing is a distinct area of practice with identifiable nursing components.
    • Experienced theatre nurses' perspectives highlight the specialized nature of their work.
    • The study supports the view that theatre nursing can be explicitly defined and taught.

    Conclusions:

    • Theatre nursing is a valid and definable nursing specialty.
    • Further research is needed to develop a strong theoretical framework for theatre nursing.
    • Educational strategies should be adapted to better reflect the importance of theatre nursing in student training.

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