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- Hammarsten, Rosalie, et al.
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Swedish Patients' Perceptions of a Preoperative Skin Test
- 2005
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In: AORN Journal. - Amsterdam : Elsevier. - 0001-2092 .- 1878-0369. ; 81:3, s. 531-552
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION is an important aspect of creating a safe and pleasant hospital experience for surgical patients. Evaluating patient satisfaction, however, also depends on determining patients' perceptions of the care they receive.THIS STUDY used a descriptive, qualitative method with a phenomenographic approach to determine how patients perceived undergoing a preoperative skin test that was developed to ascertain what substances might result in intraoperative reactions in patients with allergies, asthma, or eczema.OVERALL, the patients had positive perceptions of the skin test; however, the results indicate a need for improved and individualized preoperative instruction that focuses on patients from a holistic perspective.
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- Andersson, Linda, et al.
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Operating Theater Nurses’ Main Concerns During Organ Procurement Procedures : A Grounded Theory Study
- 2024
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In: AORN Journal. - 0001-2092. ; 119:1, s. 1-11
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of perioperative nurses in Sweden (ie, operating theater nurses) associated with caring for a donor patient during organ procurement procedures. We sought to determine the nurses’ main concerns and how they dealt with them. Using constructivist grounded theory methodology, our participant sample included 10 nurses, one of whom self-identified as male. The average age of the participants was 51.8 years (range = 38 to 63 years). After interviewing the participants and coding their responses, we developed the core category of optimum organ procurement. The generated grounded theory comprises four main categories: brace oneself, facilitate, procurement, and completion. Commitment is the force that binds the perioperative nurse to a course of action. This theory may help guide a team-based approach to prepare nurses to care for donor patients with dignity and respect during procurement procedures.
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- Bundesen, Ing-Marie
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Natural rubber latex : a matter of concern for nurses
- 2008
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In: AORN Journal. - Denver, CO : Elsevier. - 0001-2092 .- 1878-0369. ; 88:2, s. 197-210
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- During the past 20 years, the use of protective gloves in health care has increased, as have hypersensitivity reactions to the natural rubber latex (NRL) used in glove manufacture. A study was conducted to determine what nurses who work in environments in which NRL is commonly used know about NRL, including their education about and experience with NRL-related allergies. Nurses replied to a questionnaire with 20 statements pertaining to NRL and NRL-related allergies. The results showed that the nurses had inadequate knowledge about NRL, but nurses in a specialty training program scored significantly higher than professionally active nurses.
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- Megeus, Veronika, 1983, et al.
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Hand Contamination, Cross-Transmission, and Risk-Associated Behaviors: An Observational Study of Team Members in ORs
- 2015
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In: AORN Journal. - : Wiley. - 0001-2092. ; 102:6
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Team members in ORs have frequent hand contact with many surfaces and sites during high workload, thus increasing the risk for microorganism cross-transmission. This study aimed at identifying risks for hand contamination and microorganism cross-transmission during invasive procedures in ORs. We carried out observations during 22 daytime sessions and analyzed data using qualitative content analysis. The results revealed that clinicians’ hands may be contaminated by self-contamination, via objects, or by touching the patient. Contamination may occur before, during, or directly after performing an invasive procedure requiring the use of aseptic technique, which risks cross-transmitting microorganisms. The results of the study contribute detailed knowledge about risk-associated activities and behaviors in relation to performing invasive procedures in the OR. This knowledge provides clinicians, managers, and educators with specific information that can be used in nursing and medical education and in quality improvement projects aimed at improving hand hygiene routines and enhancing aseptic technique.
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- Nilsson, Ulrica G., 1960-
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The anxiety- and pain-reducing effects of music interventions : a systematic review
- 2008
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In: AORN journal. - Denver, CO : Association of periOperative Registered Nurses. - 0001-2092. ; 87:4, s. 780-807
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Research review (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Musical interventions have been used in health care settings to reduce patient pain, anxiety, and stress, although the exact mechanism of these therapies is not well understood. This article provides a systematic review of 42 randomized controlled trials of the effects of music interventions in perioperative settings. Music intervention had positive effects on reducing patients' anxiety and pain in approximately half of the reviewed studies. Further research into music therapy is warranted in light of the low cost of implementation and the potential ability of music to reduce perioperative patient distress.
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- Nordgren, Marie, et al.
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The Effectiveness of Four Intervention Methods for Preventing Inadvertent Perioperative Hypothermia During Total Knee or Total Hip Arthroplasty
- 2020
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In: AORN Journal. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 0001-2092 .- 1878-0369. ; 111:3, s. 303-312
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Inadvertent perioperative hypothermia (IPH) occurs when a patient experiences a core temperature below 36 degrees C (96.8 degrees F) in perioperative settings and is a preventable risk factor for anesthesia- and surgery-related complications. Forced-air warming is an effective method to maintain normothermia. This study compared four interventions for preventing IPH for 120 patients undergoing primary elective unilateral total knee or total hip arthroplasty. The study was based on a time series nonequivalent comparison group design to investigate whether the incidence of IPH differed among treatment groups. We also sought to determine whether the patients' preoperative perceptions of warmth or cold correlated with core body temperatures. Patients receiving convective warming and prewarming appeared to experience fewer IPH events than patients in the other study groups. This study suggests that hypothermia is a common issue for patients undergoing total knee or total hip arthroplasty and that it may be possible to reduce its frequency.
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- Nordström, Anna, et al.
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A Phenomenographic Study of Swedish Nurse Anesthetists' and OR Nurses' Work Expereinces
- 2019
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In: AORN Journal. - : Wiley. - 1878-0369 .- 0001-2092. ; 109:2, s. 127-127
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- In the complex OR environment, perioperative team members need to practice communication and teamwork to ensure safe, high-qualitycare. A lack of collaboration among professionals in the OR during surgery results in inefficiency, increased tension, and suboptimal patient care. The purpose of this study was to determine how nurse anesthetists and OR nurses experienced their work in the OR. We used a qualitative design with a phenomenographic approach and conducted 12 interviews in two surgical departments in the southern part of Sweden. We identified four categories of description: team member approach, professional awareness, lifelong learningapproach, and safety and the patient’s interest. We found that the nurses’ work experiences in the OR were multifaceted and correlated with concepts of teamwork, safety, and communication.
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