Surgical and Perioperative Nursing
Surgical and perioperative nurses care for patients before, during and after an operation. They prepare patients for surgery, assist in the operating room and manage recovery on surgical wards.
At Nursing Science 2027, surgical nursing research is presented mainly in the anesthesia and perianesthesia nursing session. Theatre nurses, surgical ward nurses and researchers share ways to make surgery safer and recovery faster.
Key Topics in Surgical and Perioperative Nursing
- Operating room (OR) and scrub nursing
- Pre-operative preparation and education
- Surgical safety checklists
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Post-operative ward care and monitoring
- Early mobilisation after surgery
- Day surgery and same-day discharge
- Surgical wound care
- Orthopaedic and trauma surgery nursing
- Cardiac and thoracic surgery nursing
Recent Advances in Surgical and Perioperative Nursing
Robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgery are changing theatre roles and positioning needs, a topic explored in robotics and automation in nursing care. Infection prevention bundles are reducing surgical site infections, building on research in nursing and infectious disease.
After joint replacement and other orthopaedic surgery, early movement is speeding recovery, alongside rehabilitation nursing. Heart surgery patients need specialist care shared with cardiovascular nursing.
Who Should Attend
- Operating room and scrub nurses
- Surgical ward nurses
- Pre-assessment and day surgery nurses
- Orthopaedic and cardiac surgery nurses
- Surgical care practitioners
- Perioperative educators and researchers
Why Present Your Surgical Nursing Research
Nursing Science 2027 gives you an international audience for surgical and perioperative research. You can compare theatre practices and recovery pathways with surgical nurses from many countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this topic include surgical ward nursing?
Yes. Research on pre-operative, theatre and post-operative ward care is welcome.
Can I present a surgical site infection project?
Yes. Infection prevention projects with outcome data are welcome.
Where is Nursing Science 2027?
Nursing Science 2027 takes place at Delta Hotels Heathrow Windsor in London, UK.