Roles, experience and views of nurses working in robotic surgery settings: A mixed-methods study
Journal of Perioperative Practice, vol.34, no.7-8, pp.248-256, 2024 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 34 Issue: 7-8
- Publication Date: 2024
- Doi Number: 10.1177/17504589241231100
- Journal Name: Journal of Perioperative Practice
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, CINAHL, MEDLINE
- Page Numbers: pp.248-256
- Keywords: Experience, Mixed methods, Nurse, Robot-assisted surgery, Roles, Surgical nursing
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Robotic-assisted surgery has benefits for patients, but there are challenges to working in this field. In Turkey, training is not provided for nurses working in robotic-assisted surgery, and national legislation on nurses’ roles in these settings has not been implemented. This study aimed to demonstrate the roles and experiences of nurses in robotic-assisted surgery in Turkey. This study was conducted as a mixed-methods research. The qualitative data were analysed by content analysis. More than half of the nurses had received basic training in robotic-assisted surgery. Qualitative data consisted of five themes, including the effects of robotic surgery, feelings and thoughts on robotic surgery, working as a nurse in robotic surgery settings, responsibilities of nurses and competence of nurses working in robotic surgery settings. Determining the working conditions and roles of nurses working in robotic-assisted surgery settings by policymakers in regulations is crucial for improving the quality of nursing care and the outcomes of patients.