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Australian Perioperative Nurses’ Attitudes, Levels Of Knowledge, Education And Support Needs Related To Organ Donation And Procurement Surgery: A National Survey, Zaneta Smith, Cindy Woods, Kim Usher, Jackie Lea

Journal of Perioperative Nursing

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine Australian perioperative nurses’ self-reported knowledge, attitudes, levels of education and support in relation to their participation in organ donation and procurement surgery.

Sample and setting: Data was collected from Australian perioperative nurses who are members of the peak national body Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN).

Methods: An online survey was distributed to ACORN members on behalf of the researchers. The online survey comprised 67 items encompassing open- and closed-ended questions along with graded Likert and ordinal multicategory scales.

Results: Of ACORN’s 4000 Australian members, 452 (11.3 per cent) responded to …

Pressure Injury Risk Assessment And Prevention Strategies In Operating Room Patients – Findings From A Study Tour Of Novel Practices In American Hospitals, Lauren Goudas, Steven Bruni

Journal of Perioperative Nursing

Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) lead to complications such as increased pain, increased bed days, re-admissions, multiple surgical interventions, possible disfigurement, decreased quality of life, increased healthcare cost and mortality. There are several factors specific to the operating room suite which increase the risk of pressure injury development. Highlighting the need for OR specific pressure injury risk assessment tools. Research indicates that pressure injuries occurring in the OR can appear up to 48-72 hours post-surgery, thus the incidence of pressure injury originating in the OR is likely to be higher than is currently reported. Facilities in the USA are now attributing …