Monash University, Department of Rural and Indigenous Health, Moe, VIC, Australia.
Int J Nurs Stud. 2016 Feb;54:7-15. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2014.02.014. Epub 2014 Mar 12.
To explore the lived experiences of perioperative nurses in a multicultural operating theatre in Melbourne, Australia.
Multiculturalism has become the norm in the health workforce of several developed countries due mostly to immigration. Within an operating theatre setting where good communication is paramount, the presence of nurses and doctors from multiple cultures and different training backgrounds could pose a major challenge.
Using a qualitative research methodology underpinned by phenomenology, we interviewed fourteen nurses from different sections of an operating theatre.
From the lived experiences of the participants, difficulties in communication emerged as the major theme. Difficulties in communication affected patient care and the working atmosphere. In addition, social integration appeared to improve communication.
Addressing the needs of patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in the operating theatre continues to be challenging. However, developing a sense of camaraderie and fostering good relationships between staff through regular social gatherings can improve communication and the working atmosphere.
探索澳大利亚墨尔本一家多元文化手术室中围手术期护士的生活体验。
由于移民，多元文化主义在许多发达国家的卫生工作队伍中已成为常态。在手术室中，良好的沟通至关重要，但护士和医生来自多种文化和不同的培训背景，这可能会带来重大挑战。
我们采用了现象学为基础的定性研究方法，对来自手术室不同部门的 14 名护士进行了采访。
从参与者的生活体验中，沟通困难成为主要主题。沟通困难影响了患者护理和工作氛围。此外，社会融合似乎改善了沟通。
在手术室中满足来自文化和语言背景多样的患者的需求仍然具有挑战性。然而，通过定期的社交聚会，营造一种同志情谊并促进员工之间的良好关系，可以改善沟通和工作氛围。
