Specialty surgical teams. Results of a study

Perioperative nursing is changing in response to the increasing complexity of patient care during diverse, specialized surgical procedures. As a result, designated specialty surgical teams have evolved to fulfill needs of the patient, nurse, and surgeon. This exploratory, descriptive study examined...

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Published inAORN journal Vol. 58; no. 6; p. 1170
Main Authors Sprengel, A D, Snell, Jr, W E, Boissoneau, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1993
Subjects
Cardiac Surgical Procedures - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Missouri
Operating Room Nursing - organization & administration
Operating Room Nursing - statistics & numerical data
Patient Care Team - statistics & numerical data
Specialties, Nursing - organization & administration
Specialties, Nursing - statistics & numerical data
Missouri
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Summary:Perioperative nursing is changing in response to the increasing complexity of patient care during diverse, specialized surgical procedures. As a result, designated specialty surgical teams have evolved to fulfill needs of the patient, nurse, and surgeon. This exploratory, descriptive study examined reasons for implementing specialty surgical teams, the frequency and composition of such teams, and their perceived benefits. Data concerning the prevalence and specific use of specialty surgical teams are necessary to validate and redefine the nature and role of specialized perioperative nurses.
ISSN:0001-2092
DOI:10.1016/S0001-2092(07)64918-7