[Communication in Operating Theatre Department]

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would take this opportunity to thank my research supervisor, family and friends for their support and guidance without which this research would not have been possible.

ABSTRACT

The main purpose of the study is to discuss the concept of effective communication skills and it's importance in operating room. Communication is considered a critical factor in various healthcare contexts, particularly in surgery contexts. Surgery involves an interdisciplinary group of healthcare professionals who use a variety of tools to complete the surgical procedure

Effective communication always plays an important role in any department at work. It helps to reduce the work stress by keeping all relevant staff up to date. The main aim of the research is to investigate the development of an effective communication skill within the theatre environment. This research is founded on the secondary data. The research encompasses the publications, articles and similar studies accessible on the internet. Keeping in view the approach taken in earlier studies the research began with a broad analysis of the existing literature. Libraries including online databases were accessed to get the most relevant and updated literature. The finding that team situation awareness (TSA) breakdowns in the low complexity group were greatest for procedure may be explained by a lower priority placed on pre-briefing, therefore affecting information dissemination.

Contents

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ABSTRACTIII

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND1

Nature And Purpose Of The Study1

Background of the Research1

Project Aims and Objectives2

Research Questions3

Significance of The Subject3

Relationship To National/Local Healthcare/Social Care Policy, Priorities, Agendas4

The principles of communication5

Inter-professional care6

Structured communication tools6

Communication in the operating room7

CHAPTER 2 - METHODOLOGY8

Research Design8

Limiting the search8

Literature Type9

Searching Techniques9

CHAPTER 3 - RESULTS11

Research Objectives/Questions11

What is an effective communication?11

What are the types of communication?12

Why communication is important within the theatre environment?14

How communication can reduce the risk of misunderstandings and increases the quality of work?17

How communication can help students and newly qualified practitioners within operating theatre environment to develop their skills?23

CHAPTER 4 - DISCUSSION27

Recommendations30

A short reflective account32

REFERENCES34

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

Nature And Purpose Of The Study

The main purpose of the study is to discuss the concept of effective communication skills and its importance in operating room. Communication is considered a critical factor in various healthcare contexts, particularly in surgery contexts. Surgery involves an interdisciplinary group of healthcare professionals who use a variety of tools to complete the surgical procedure. In the operating room, poor communication among the surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses may lead to adverse events that can compromise patient safety (Alvarez & Coiera 2005, p. 791).

Communication is paramount to team performance, and teamwork in surgery is essential. The focus during surgery may be on a single patient, but each team member has individual activities, motivations, and concerns. Contrasting stances within the surgical procedure is characterized in the literature as differences in communication models, and may contribute to communication breakdown. A certain level of mutual knowledge and common expectations, known as shared communication models, allow for more efficient collaboration. For example, the finely tuned communication models of Formula 1 pit stop teams allow for the seamless coordination in changing four tires and refuel ...