Digitalization in the operating theatre- an interview study of operating room nurses' and nurse anesthetists' experiences in Norway.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digitalization in the health sector requires adaptive change in human attitudes and skills. The operating theatres have been introduced to digital innovations through centuries. The aim of this study was to explore operating room (OR) nurses' and Nurse Anesthetists' (NAs) experiences with digitalization in the operating theatre.

Methods

The study had a qualitative design, using individual interviews with OR nurses and NAs at a Norwegian hospital. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis in-line with recommendations from Braun & Clarke.

Results

Two themes were identified, namely (1) Impacting the work processes, and (2) Implications for patient safety. The OR nurses and NAs experienced that digitalization impacted on their work processes positive

SUBMITTER: Leonardsen AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11657095 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature