‘Does an orthopaedic workshop improve the confidence of nurses transitioning into the specialty of orthopaedics?’

ConclusionIt was evident that nurses transitioning into the speciality of orthopaedics had lower confidence levels in relation to specialty specific skills and knowledge. The use of an education workshop improved the confidence of nurses not only immediately post intervention but also in the longer term. A recommendation of supporting a pathway to transition in the specialty which includes specific education delivered at key times is seen as beneficial to the advanced beginner nurses, the specialty, patients and the profession.
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - Category: Nursing Source Type: research