RESUMO
Many nurses are extending their roles in line with the Government's NHS Plan. In the outpatient hysteroscopy service in one trust nurses are now undertaking diagnostic hysteroscopy. This has improved continuity of care for patients and allowed the nurses to combine their traditional nursing role of providing information and reassurance with performing the procedure.
Assuntos
Histeroscopia/enfermagem , Papel do Profissional de Enfermagem , Recursos Humanos de Enfermagem Hospitalar/educação , Recursos Humanos de Enfermagem Hospitalar/organização & administração , Autonomia Profissional , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Educação Continuada em Enfermagem , Inglaterra , Feminino , Humanos , Histeroscopia/psicologia , Capacitação em Serviço , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Auditoria de Enfermagem , Pesquisa em Avaliação de Enfermagem , Recursos Humanos de Enfermagem Hospitalar/psicologia , Satisfação do Paciente , Desenvolvimento de Programas , Avaliação de Programas e Projetos de Saúde , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
In 2001, consultant gynaecologists at Bradford Hospitals NHS Trust extended the services in the outpatient hysteroscopy department from being purely diagnostic to offering simple operative procedures. As a result, it was decided that two existing nurse facilitators would undertake the diagnostic work. To equip them with the necessary skills and competence, an advanced practice hysteroscopy module was developed in collaboration between the hospital and the University of Bradford. Successful completion of academic and practical work allows nurses to practise diagnostic hysteroscopy independently. Feedback from patients about the service now offered by nurses has been positive.
