"Perioperative Unfolding Case Study"—A Lesson in Quality and Safety. (27th July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Altmiller, Gerry
• Is Part Of: AORN journal. Volume 112:Number 2(2020)
• Page Start: 104
• Page End: 111
• Publication Date: 2020-07-27
• Subjects: unfolding case study -- Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies -- critical thinking -- communication -- problem solving; Operating room nursing -- Periodicals; Soins infirmiers en salle d'opération -- Périodiques; Nursing -- Periodicals; Operating Room Nursing -- Periodicals; Perioperative Nursing -- Periodicals; Societies, Nursing -- Periodicals; 617.917
• DOI: 10.1002/aorn.13101
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0001-2092

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Unfolding case studies present the opportunity for learners to develop and improve their critical thinking and problem‐solving skills to deliver safe patient care. The structure of an unfolding case study actively engages learners to determine and customize nursing care based on the patient's changing situation. In addition, this type of case study supports development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes consistent with the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies. During the student session at the AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2019, the author gave attendees the opportunity to participate in the "Perioperative unfolding case study" that was framed in the QSEN competencies. Session evaluations indicated that participants found the process provided a thorough overview of perioperative nursing and emphasized safety‐focused initiatives that protect patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. This article offers an in‐depth discussion of the "Perioperative unfolding case study" and its implementation.