Studies have shown that team work impacts patients safety. This is particularly the case in surgical theatres where individuals from different backgrounds (surgeon, anaesthetists, nurses, ..etc) work together to achieve a common goal which is looking after the patient. The robotic theatre set up is different due to the physical separation of the surgeon from the patient and the rest of the team. This may represent a communication challenge. The Study investigators aim to study theatre staff experiences and practices of communication and teamwork in this special setup, investigating any challenges participants may be facing and possible ways of adapting to them. Staff opinions and suggestions for improvement will be explored for utmost surgical performance and patient safety. The study will involve two parts:1) individual staff interviews and 2) teamwork observations during real life surgery. The two parts should complement each other giving an overall picture of the teamwork in the robotic theatre setup.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
54
This is a qualitative study involving staff interviews and observations. No intervention is being applied.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, United Kingdom
Robotic staff experiences.
This will be explored using individual interviews and team observations. Textual data of interview transcripts and observation field notes will be analysed using constant comparative method.
Time frame: 1 year
Robotic staff practices
This will be explored using individual interviews and team observations. Textual data of interview transcripts and observation field notes will be analysed using constant comparative method.
Time frame: 1 year
Staff communication in robotic theatres.
This will be explored using individual interviews and team observations. Textual data of interview transcripts and observation field notes will be analysed using constant comparative method.
Time frame: 1 year
Staff teamwork
This will be explored using individual interviews and team observations. Textual data of interview transcripts and observation field notes will be analysed using constant comparative method.
Time frame: 1 year
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