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An interactionist's approach to perioperative nursing
1US Naval Nurse Corps, Naval Hospital, Rota, Spain.
AORN Journal
|August 1, 1996
Summary
Perioperative nurses can improve patient care by using Ida Jean Orlando’s theory to understand patient behavior. This approach helps identify hidden needs, leading to better nursing diagnoses and interventions for optimal outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Theory
- Perioperative Care
- Patient Assessment
Background:
- Effective nursing care in the operating room (OR) requires accurate patient assessments due to brief interactions.
- Failure to explore the meaning behind patient behaviors can result in incorrect nursing diagnoses and interventions.
Observation:
- The article examines a perioperative clinical scenario.
- The scenario is analyzed using Ida Jean Orlando's interactional framework.
Findings:
- Orlando's theory enables perioperative nurses to identify patients' covert needs.
- This identification facilitates timely and therapeutic nursing interventions.
Implications:
- Applying Orlando's framework enhances the accuracy of nursing diagnoses and interventions.
- Utilizing this theoretical approach positively impacts patient outcomes in the perioperative setting.