scholarly journals Examination of the Risk of Injury to the Operating Room Staff and the Factors Affecting It


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Tan ◽  
James Reeves Mbori Ngwayi ◽  
Zhaohan Ding ◽  
Yufa Zhou ◽  
Ming Li ◽  
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Abstract Background Ten years after the introduction of the Chinese Ministry of Health (MoH) version of Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) we wished to assess the ongoing influence of the World Health Organisation (WHO) SSC by observing all three checklist components during elective surgical procedures in China, as well as survey operating room staff and surgeons more widely about the WHO SSC. Methods A questionnaire was designed to gain authentic views on the WHO SSC. We also conducted a prospective cross-sectional study at five level 3 hospitals. Local data collectors were trained to document specific item performance. Adverse events which delayed the operation were recorded as well as the individuals leading or participating in the three SSC components. Results A total of 846 operating room staff and surgeons from 138 hospitals representing every mainland province responded to the survey. There was widespread acceptance of the checklist and its value in improving patient safety. 860 operations were observed for SSC compliance. Overall compliance was 79.8%. Compliance in surgeon-dependent items of the ‘time-out’ component reduced when it was nurse-led (p < 0.0001). WHO SSC interventions which are omitted from the MoH SSC continued to be discussed over half the time. Overall adverse events rate was 2.7%. One site had near 100% compliance in association with a circulating inspection team which had power of sanction. Conclusion The WHO SSC remains a powerful tool for surgical patient safety in China. Cultural changes in nursing assertiveness and surgeon-led teamwork and checklist ownership are the key elements for improving compliance. Standardised audits are required to monitor and ensure checklist compliance.



2021 ◽  
pp. 000313482110111
Author(s):  
David E. Wang ◽  
Paul J. Chung ◽  
Rafael Barrera ◽  
Gene F. Coppa ◽  
Antonio E. Alfonso ◽  
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Introduction We explore nonclinical factors affecting the amount of time from admission to the operating room for patients requiring nonelective repair of ventral hernias. Methods Using the 2005-2012 Nationwide Inpatient Sample, we identified adult patients with a primary diagnosis of ventral hernia without obstruction/gangrene, who underwent nonelective repair. The outcome variable of interest was time from admission to surgery. We performed univariate and multivariable analyses using negative binomial regression, adjusting for age, sex, race, income, insurance, admission day, comorbidity status (van Walraven score), diagnosis, procedure, hospital size, location/teaching status, and region. Results 7,253 patients met criteria, of which majority were women (n = 4,615) and white (n = 5,394). The majority of patients had private insurance (n = 3,015) followed by Medicare (n = 2,737). Median time to operation was 0 days. Univariate analysis comparing operation <1 day to ≥1 day identified significant differences in race, day of admission, insurance, length of stay, comorbidity status, hospital location, type, and size. Negative binomial regression showed that weekday admission (IRR 4.42, P < .0001), private insurance (IRR 1.53-2.66, P < .0001), rural location (IRR 1.39-1.76, P < .01), small hospital size (IRR 1.26-1.36, P < .05), white race (IRR 1.30-1.34, P < .01), healthier patients (van Walraven score IRR 1.05, P < .0001), and use of mesh (IRR 0.39-0.56, P < .02) were associated with shorter time until procedure. Conclusion Shorter time from admission to the operating room was associated with several nonclinical factors, which suggest disparities may exist. Further prospective studies are warranted to elucidate these disparities affecting patient care.



2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher R Wagner ◽  
Timothy Phillips ◽  
Serge Roux ◽  
Joseph P Corrigan

Abstract In this paper, we highlight promising technologies in each phase of a robotic neurosurgery operation, and identify key factors affecting how quickly these technologies will mature into products in the operating room. We focus on specific technology trends in image-guided cranial and spinal procedures, including advances in imaging, machine learning, robotics, and novel interfaces. For each technology, we discuss the required effort to overcome safety or implementation challenges, as well as identifying example regulatory approved products in related fields for comparison. The goal is to provide a roadmap for clinicians as to which robotic and automation technologies are in the developmental pipeline, and which ones are likely to impact their practice sooner, rather than later.





Author(s):  
Nazanin Yousefian Miandoab ◽  
Mahnaz Shahrakipour ◽  
Sadegh Zare

<p>ABSTRACT<br />Objective: Health-care students should be properly trained to be able to solve the society problems in the future. One of the factors affecting the<br />academic progress of students is student’s educational attitudes that are affected by the factors such as their learning environment’s climate. The<br />aim of the current study is studying the ethical climate on the university students’ educational attitudes in the operating room of the medical science<br />university in Zahedan.<br />Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, the students were selected by census method (62 students). To collect the data, a three-part questionnaire<br />was used that the first part was related to the demographic features, the second part was related to the educational attitude, and the third part was<br />related to Olson’s standard questionnaire. The data were analyzed in SPSS 19 by statistical tests, t-test, and variance analysis.<br />Results: The average age of students was 21.65±1.63 and 36 participants were female and 26 participants were male. 34 participants were educating<br />in semester 4 and 28 participants were educating semester 8. The average score of educational attitude was 87.01±9.20 and the average score of<br />ethical climate was 15.58±92.85, and the significant relationships were observed between the ethical climate and educational attitude (p=0.03).<br />Conclusion: The results of this study showed that students have a positive view of their field of study and existence ethical climate and managers, and<br />officials should try to maintain this situation, and the relationship between the ethical climate and educational attitude was significant.<br />Keywords: Educational attitude, Ethical climate, The university students, Operating rooms.</p>



2017 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. e90-e91
Author(s):  
Melissa Kirkwood ◽  
Khalil Chamseddin ◽  
Gary Arbique ◽  
Jeffrey Guild ◽  
David Timaran ◽  
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1990 ◽  
Vol 73 (5) ◽  
pp. 995-1021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julien F. Biebuyck ◽  
Matthew B. Weinger ◽  
Carl E. Englund


2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (5) ◽  
pp. 1281-1286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa L. Kirkwood ◽  
Khalil Chamseddin ◽  
Gary M. Arbique ◽  
Jeffrey B. Guild ◽  
David Timaran ◽  
...  


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