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ADAPTING TO CULTURE OF CHANGE: A STUDY OF THEATRE NURSES EXPLORING ADAPTATION STRATEGIES IN EVOLVING SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT

PRESENTER: SYLVESTER KIBET

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BACKGROUND

  • Healthcare is continuously evolving due to Technological advances, Policy shift and Patient safety standards.
  • Culture change affects all healthcare staff. Theatre Nurses are impacted in high-pressure Operating Room Settings.

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OBJECTIVE

  • To explore how Theatre Nurses adapt to Organization culture change. Focus on Challenges, Facilitators and strategies. Gather real world experiences from practicing Theatre Nurses.

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Methodology

Design: Qualitative study

Data collection: Semi-structured interviews.

Participants: 10 Theatre Nurses

Analysis: Thematic analysis to identify patterns.

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�KEY FINDINGS

  • Technological adaptation
  • Integration of new surgical tools and equipment
  • Nurses reported a steep learning curve with new equipment.
  • Ongoing training and hands on experience were essential.
  • Peer Support and Mentorship played a critical role.

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CONT’

  • Workflow and Communication.
  • Rapid procedural changes require flexible thinking.
  • Importance of clear communication in dynamic surgical settings.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration enhances adaptability.

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CONT’

  • Emotional and psychological resilience.
  • Nurses highlighted stressors: unpredictable working hours,
  • High responsibility during critical procedures.
  • Coping strategies included peer support, debriefing and mindfulness.

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CONT’

Organizational support

Positive adaptation linked to: Access to professional development, supportive leadership and clear protocols and guidelines.

Conclusion

  • Theatre nurses are key players in adapting surgical change.
  • Organizational support is critical for sustainable adaptation.

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CONT’

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  • Regular training programs for emerging surgical technologies.
  • Structured debriefing and mental health resources.
  • Inclusion of nurses in policy and workflow design discussions.

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References

  1. Braun, V., and Clarke, V. (2006) Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative research in psychology, 3(2),77-101.
  2. Chang,Y., Yu,H., (2021) Exploring the experiences of operating room nurses adapting to surgical innovations. Journal in Clinical Nursing.

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