J Korean Acad Nurs.  2015 Oct;45(5):761-772. 10.4040/jkan.2015.45.5.761.

Operating Room Nurses' Experiences of Securing for Patient Safety

• Park KO
• Kim JK
• Kim MS

• KMID: 2363101
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2015.45.5.761

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was done to evaluate the experience of securing patient safety in hospital operating rooms.
METHODS
Experiential data were collected from 15 operating room nurses through in-depth interviews. The main question was "Could you describe your experience with patient safety in the operating room?". Qualitative data from the field and transcribed notes were analyzed using Strauss and Corbin's grounded theory methodology.
RESULTS
The core category of experience with patient safety in the operating room was 'trying to maintain principles of patient safety during high-risk surgical procedures'. The participants used two interactional strategies: 'attempt continuous improvement', 'immersion in operation with sharing issues of patient safety'.
CONCLUSION
The results indicate that the important factors for ensuring the safety of patients in the operating room are manpower, education, and a system for patient safety. Successful and safe surgery requires communication, teamwork and recognition of the importance of patient safety by the surgical team.

Keyword

Patient safety; Operating rooms; Qualitative research; Operating room nursing; Hospitals

MeSH Terms

Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Female
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Male
Nursing Staff, Hospital/*psychology
Operating Room Nursing/organization & administration/*standards
Patient Safety/*standards