A comparative study of the opinions, experiences and individual innovativeness characteristics of operating room nurses on robotic surgery

Abstract

Aim: To compare and evaluate operating room nurses' opinions about robotic surgery with their individual innovativeness metric scores. The aim was also to identify the experiences, adaptation processes and influencing factors of operating room nurses working in robotic surgery rooms in Turkey. Design:This was a comparative descriptive study. Methods:The sample included 114 operating room nurses working in 12 institutions that performed robotic surgery in Turkey. Data were collected between January 2018 and September 2019 using the Demographic Characteristics of Nurses and Robotic Surgery Evaluation Form and the Individual Innovativeness Scale, and were analysed using a quantitative statistical approach (independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance and Kruskal-Wallis H test). The data obtained from the Robotic Surgery Evaluation section, which consisted of open-ended and closed-ended questions, were analysed with appropriate steps. In particular, answers to open-ended questions were grouped and coded according to their content. Results: Operating room nurses held positive opinions about robotic surgery. Only 35.8% of the nurses had received training before joining the robotic team, while 55.2% had individually searched for information. Operating room nurses with robotic surgery experience had significantly higher (p < .001) individual innovativeness scores. Over 85% of nurses who received training adapted to robotic surgery in 3 months or less, while nurses with higher individual innovativeness scores adapted in a statistically significantly (p < .05) shorter period. Training, teamwork, and practical experience were mentioned as facilitating factors; inadequate training and technical problems were reported as obstructing factors. Conclusion: Operating room nurses hold positive opinions about robotic surgery; nurses with robotic surgery experience have higher levels of individual innovativeness; and nurses who have received training are significantly better adapted.Impact: What problem did the study address? This study addresses the need for a better understanding of operating room nurses' opinions and experiences about robotic surgery and the influencing factors of adapting to it. This study also offers an evaluation

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“…In the study conducted by Mehdipour [ 38 ], it was revealed that the artificial intelligence system skills of nurses are “very low”, but their awareness and knowledge levels about artificial intelligence applications are “high”. In the study conducted by Porto and Çatal [ 16 ], it was determined that almost all of the 114 operating room nurses had positive opinions about robotic surgery. Almost all of the operating room nurses working in the robotic team believed that robotic technology was essential and were proud to work in the robotic team.…”

“…They said that the operating room nurses are proud to work in a team that uses the latest surgical technology despite their hard work. Porto and Çatal [ 16 ] also found that operating room nurses with robotic surgery experience had a “higher level” of individual innovativeness, and trained nurses had a significantly better fit.…”

“…One of the critically important units in hospitals where high-tech tools and equipment are used and various techniques are applied in the light of renewed information is operating rooms. One of the areas affected most by this constantly developing technology age is the health sector especially the field of surgery addition to [ 16 ]. The operating room is an area where very complex processes are applied due to rapid technological developments such as robotic surgery, artificial intelligence, simulation, and minimally invasive techniques [ 17 ].…”

“…Adoption of a developing technology is only possible with nurses who are interested in this field. It is important to determine how nurses perceive developments in technology and robotic surgery in order for them to be well prepared for and to keep up with developing and changing technologies [ 16 ]. In their study conducted to determine nurses’ views on robotic surgery, Alcan et al [ 18 ] found that of the nurses, 90.6% ( n = 259) had heard the term robotic surgery before, that 34.6% ( n = 99) were knowledgeable enough about robotic surgery, and that of the nurses who were knowledgeable, 36.7% ( n = 95) received information from the internet.…”

“…In their study, Kang et al [ 14 ] stated that nurses working in robotic surgery in Korea were proud of working in a team that used the latest surgical technology. The use of robotic surgery have several advantages: ıt makes it possible to reach small incision areas, leads to fewer complications in the postoperative period, allows early mobilization, shortens the length of hospitalization and requires fewer personnel in the surgical team [ 16 ]. Badilla-Solórzano et al [ 4 ] conducted a study on robotic operating room nurses based on deep learning for instrument detection under conditions similar to those of an actual operating room.…”