Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
Department of Anesthesiology, Surgery and Intensive Care, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
J Perianesth Nurs. 2023 Aug;38(4):604-610. doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2022.11.003. Epub 2023 Jan 28.
The purpose of this study was to investigate how Registered Nurse Anesthetists (RNAs) who have been working for nongovernmental organizations in low- and middle-income countries perceive their role in global health.
A qualitative design was used in this study.
Data were collected by means of semistructured interviews with 11 participants who met the inclusion criteria, and qualitative analysis of the interview content was performed.
The analysis resulted in three categories and six subcategories. Of the categories, "Using skills" includes the respondents' varying levels of responsibility, tasks, and perceptions of how far they are applying their expertise. "Encountering new cultures" is about adapting to new cultural norms in nursing, education, and cooperation in the international team. "Promoting change through volunteerism" comprises personal and professional development, and impact - both local and potentially global.
This study highlights the relevance of RNAs in global health and emphasizes the cultural encounters, exchanges, and challenges associated with volunteer medical missions. RNAs' knowledge of, and humble approach to the host country's culture are essential for their ability to provide nursing care, engage in cooperation and training, and promote global health in a high-quality, sustainable and effective way.
本研究旨在探讨在中低收入国家为非政府组织工作的注册护士麻醉师（RNAs）如何看待他们在全球卫生中的角色。
本研究采用定性设计。
通过对符合纳入标准的 11 名参与者进行半结构化访谈收集数据，并对访谈内容进行定性分析。
分析结果产生了三个类别和六个子类别。在“使用技能”类别中，包括受访者的不同责任水平、任务和对他们应用专业知识的程度的看法。“遇到新的文化”是指在护理、教育和国际团队合作中适应新的文化规范。“通过志愿服务促进变革”包括个人和职业发展以及对当地和潜在全球的影响。
本研究强调了 RNAs 在全球卫生中的相关性，并强调了与志愿医疗任务相关的文化遭遇、交流和挑战。RNAs 对所在国文化的了解和谦逊态度对于他们提供护理、参与合作和培训以及以高质量、可持续和有效的方式促进全球健康至关重要。
