Perioperative nurse competencies in robotic surgery: a scoping review
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https://doi.org/10.37914/riis.v8i2.454Keywords:
robotic surgical procedures, professional competence, clinical competence, perioperative nursingAbstract
Background: the introduction of robotic surgery modifies the dynamics of the surgical team, making it necessary to identify the competencies required of the perioperative nurse. Objective: to map the available scientific evidence on the competencies of perioperative nurses in robotic surgery. Methodology: a scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology (2020 version). The search was performed in Medline Complete and PubMed Central via the PubMed platform. Through EBSCOhost, the following databases were accessed: CINAHL Complete, Nursing & Allied Health Collection, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Cochrane Methodology Register. Additional searches were conducted in SciELO, Google Scholar, and RCAAP. Results: ten studies were included. Analysis of the selected articles revealed four main competency groups: specialized care, safety, professional learning, and management and leadership. Conclusion: the review suggests that the competencies of nurses in robotic surgery are multifaceted and include several essential skills. This work may contribute to defining and consolidating a competency profile for perioperative nurses in robotic surgery and support the development of training programs in this field.
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