The evolving roles of Operating Department Practitioners in contemporary healthcare: A service evaluation.
A mixed method study was undertaken to capture quantitative and qualitative data in relation to the contemporary roles and skills of Operating Department Practitioners. The data provide evidence that Operating Department Practitioners take opportunities to widen their knowledge skills and practice, with over 37% of the sample completing a mentorship qualification and 14% having completed or studying towards a postgraduate or Master’s Degree. The study provides evidence of the development in the roles of the Operating Department Practitioner and suggests that Operating Department Practitioners offer an eclectic mix of skills which are delivered in a variety of clinical settings. It is recognised that Operating Department Practitioners have the potential to further improve patient safety and service delivery in roles other than those historically associated with the profession.
['Lowes|Rebecca|R|0000-0002-8408-3039', 'Duxbury|Angela|A|', 'Garth|Andrew|A|']
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate D006801:Humans D007400:Interprofessional Relations D007857:Leadership D009720:Nurse Clinicians D009722:Nurse Practitioners D024802:Nurse's Role D009871:Operating Room Nursing D017009:Professional Autonomy D011361:Professional Competence
Operating Department Practitioner Service evaluation Advanced roles Clinical skills Continued professional development Workforce development