Just Trust Me: The Essential Demand of Operating Room Students

Document Type : Letter to Editor

Authors

1 Ph.D candidate Nursing, Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

2 Evidence- Based Caring Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

3 Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

4 Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

Abstract

Clinical education is the central part of medical education. The importance of learning atmosphere in fostering professional development and role socialization have been well documented. The operating room (OR) is a complicated system, which coordinates the person, technology, and patient in a physical environment for achieving optimal outcomes. According to Sigurdsson, "OR as a functional context relies on effective multidisciplinary teamwork which makes the OR such a dynamic and challenging area in which to work". The OR is a stressful learning context setting, where mistakes were not allowed. The conflict between emotion and technical responsibilities could constricts the teaching and learning process. This stressful setting has a great impact on students' self-image and their professional growth. In addition, the process of transforming information into action, knowledge management does not work properly in the operating room. Which can lead to reduced learning opportunities. An educational environment of OR influences the teaching and learning process.

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