Sources of influence for choosing an operating department practitioner career: Findings from a questionnaire among students in England.

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Journal of perioperative practice Pub Date : 2024-08-15 DOI:10.1177/17504589241265833

Lucy Wallis, Maja Palmer, Rachel Locke, James Faulkner, Helen Lowes, Beverley Harden

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Abstract

Aims: The aim of this study was to explore the sources of influence which impact choosing an operating department practitioner career among current operating department practitioner students in England to inform recommendations for maximising recruitment and retention.

Methods: An online questionnaire was disseminated to allied health professional, inclusive of operating department practitioner, students in England in 2021.

Results: One hundred and fifty operating department practitioner students attending undergraduate courses completed the questionnaire. Personal influences, such as role models, were the key sources of influence for choosing an operating department practitioner career. Educational sources were the least influential. Gaining work experience or exposure to the theatre setting was perceived as key to address course attrition. Conducting one's own research was vital in learning more about the operating department practitioner role and influencing the decision to choose the profession.

Conclusions: There are opportunities to utilise media and educational sources more effectively to influence individuals to choose an operating department practitioner career.

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选择手术部从业人员职业的影响因素：英国学生问卷调查结果。

目的：本研究旨在探讨影响英格兰手术部从业人员在校生选择手术部从业人员职业的影响因素，为最大限度地招聘和留住人才提供建议：方法：向2021年在英格兰就读的专职医疗人员（包括手术部从业人员）发放在线调查问卷：结果：150 名就读本科课程的手术部从业人员学生完成了问卷调查。个人影响（如榜样）是选择手术部从业人员职业的主要影响因素。教育因素的影响最小。获得工作经验或接触剧院环境被认为是解决课程流失的关键。自己进行研究对于更多地了解手术部从业人员的角色和影响选择该职业的决定至关重要：我们有机会更有效地利用媒体和教育资源来影响个人选择手术部从业人员职业。

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Journal of perioperative practice Nursing-Medical and Surgical Nursing

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Perioperative Practice (JPP) is the official journal of the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP). It is an international, peer reviewed journal with a multidisciplinary ethos across all aspects of perioperative care. The overall aim of the journal is to improve patient safety through informing and developing practice. It is an informative professional journal which provides current evidence-based practice, clinical, management and educational developments for practitioners working in the perioperative environment. The journal promotes perioperative practice by publishing clinical research-based articles, literature reviews, topical discussions, advice on clinical issues, current news items and product information.