Educational concern of surgical technology students in the operating room: A grounded theory study
نویسندگان
1 Eye Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Khatam‑al‑Anbia Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
2 Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
3 Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences Education, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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چکیده
INTRODUCTION: Bachelor’s program in surgical technology is a major of medical science, in Iran.Learning and adapting to different skills and roles in the operation room environment is a dauntingwork. The complexity of this environment needs to bring together researchers in this field to workon different aspects. The aim of this qualitative study was comprehensively understanding of clinicalteaching process in surgical technology.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study was conducted based on the qualitative researchdesign of the grounded theory approach (Corbin and Strauss, 2008). This study was conducted atschools of nursing and paramedical in five academic settings. Study participants in the present studyinclude 14 students, seven educational instructors, six staff of operation room, one dean of faculty,three surgeon assistants, one instructor, and four head nurses of operation room. A semi‑structuredinterview method and a memo were conducted using theoretical and purposive sampling. Constantcomparative analysis was used for data analysis.RESULTS: Findings showed that the nonacceptance of student by surgical team was identified asthe main concern of the students. The “gaining clinical competence and approval” was found thecentral process (strategy) in response to main concern of clinical education, and the “interactive anddynamic nature of the operation room environment” was defined as the context for this major concern.Strategies that students used to address this concern included individual efforts to overcome distrust,learning in the shadow of surgical team members, and seeking help and support of the instructor.CONCLUSION: Accepting the students of surgical technology as a member of surgical team createsopportunities for students to learn, gain experience, and enhance their professional qualificationsand abilities.
