Proposed Topic (Most preferred): :
Staff Engagement and Empowerment (motivating staff / teamwork / work revamp tackling manpower issue / staff wellness / OSH / retention)
Authors (including presenting author) :
Chen CC(1),Fung SH(1), Wan HY(1), Wong LY(1)
Affiliation :
(1) Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital
Introduction :
Since the robotic surgery was introduced in 2005, its use has rapidly expanded in various surgical fields including cardiac and thoracic surgeries. To achieve smooth robotic surgery, it requires a competent teamwork among surgeons, anesthetists, and operating theatre (OT) nurses. Therefore, the role of robotic nurses has gained significant attention and development. From the previous experience, the staff would attend robotic workshop and online training before assisting robotic surgery. The workshop included robotic system overview and draping technique. However, some staff expressed their concern in troubleshoot handling of robotic system. Thus, “robotic surgery troubleshooting training session” was organized for them in November 2023 to increase their knowledge and confidence in handling errors related to the robotic system.
Objectives :
1. To consolidate staff knowledge of robotic system 2. To increase staff confidence in troubleshoot of robotic system.
Methodology :
Before the training session, a pre-test was conducted to assess the staff’s knowledge of robotic system as well as knowledge in robotic troubleshooting skills. A one-hour training session was held in 4Q 2023. 15 scenarios were offered through presentation and discussions were made among the attendees. After the training session, a post-test and evaluation form were administered to assess the effectiveness of program. The training session was also recorded for future training use.
Result & Outcome :
The training session was successfully rolled out in 4Q 2023 with10 nurses attended the session. The mean score on pre-test was 60% and the mean score of post test was 90%. It indicated that there was an increasing knowledge of staff in trouble shooting in robotic surgery. Furthermore, all attendee agreed that the training session was useful in preparing them to handle errors during robotic surgery and they recommended that this training session should be continued.
