Investigation of Risk Factors Encountered by Operating Room Nurses

Overview

Operating Room Nurses (ORN) are exposed to a lot of risks related to the working environment. There is a limited number of studies describing the risks faced by ADs in the work environment. Aims: In this study, we aimed to determine the risk factors faced by AHs in operating rooms.

Study Type

  • Study Type: Observational [Patient Registry]
  • Study Design
    • Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
  • Study Primary Completion Date: February 1, 2023

Detailed Description

Background: Operating Room Nurses (AH) are exposed to a lot of risks related to the working environment. There is a limited number of studies describing the risks faced by ADs in the work environment. Aims: In this study, we aimed to determine the risk factors faced by AHs in operating rooms. Study Design: This is a prospective descriptive study. Methods: The study was carried out with the operating room nurses working in the operating rooms of six hospitals affiliated to the General Secretariat of the Gaziantep Provincial Public Hospitals Association between September 2019 and February 2023.

Interventions

  • Other: the operating room environment risk
    • in determining the risks they face in the operating room environment.

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Operation Room Nurses

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • Determining the exposure of ORNs to radiation, biological, ergonomic, chemical, psychological and physical risks in the working environment.
    • Time Frame: 15 minutes

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • Volunteer nurse – Being an operating room nurse Exclusion Criteria:

• Nurses working outside the operating room

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: N/A

Maximum Age: N/A

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Hasan Kalyoncu University
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Principal Investigator: Aynur KOYUNCU, Principal Investigator, Assist Prof – Hasan Kalyoncu University

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