Does Interprofessional Operating Room Training Improve Clinical Skills? Results from a Multinational Assessment

Abstract

Abstract Objective: a quantitative comparative empirical study examined the effect of the AOTrauma Operating Room Personnel (AOT ORP) course on ORPs performance. Methods: Conducted in 2018-2019, the study involved 266 ORPs from Israel, the UK, and Singapore. The study group (146 ORPs) underwent two rounds of tests: first, a comparison was made among the research group before and after the course, and second, a comparison was made with the control group (121 prospective AOT ORP course candidates after the study period from Israel). We used a practical test developed specifically for this study focusing on plastic bone models to assess type-C ankle fracture fixation. Results: Pre-course, the study group achieved medium-range scores and the control group mainly scored low scores. Post-course, the study group's performance significantly improved, reaching medium-high to high levels. Statistical analysis indicated a significant improvement compared to both the control group (p<0.01) and their own pre-course performance (p<0.01). Conclusion: This study highlights the positive impact of the basic AOT ORP course on the practical skills of nursing staff in orthopedic operating rooms. These results underscore the importance of AOT ORP course to enhance ORP's professional performance within the orthopedic operating room setting.