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ArticleJournal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma2025

Advancing spinal care excellence: A specialized training series for trauma nurse practitioners.

Sari Wathiq Al Hajaj, Karthic Swaminathan, K C Mohan, Hameed Malik, Girish Swamy, Sriram Harish Srinivasan

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Sari Wathiq Al HajajKettering General Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Northamptonshire, NN16 8UZ, United Kingdom.
Karthic SwaminathanRoyal Berkshire Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Reading, RG1 5AN, United Kingdom.
K C MohanDepartment of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine - Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600095, India.
Hameed MalikKettering General Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Northamptonshire, NN16 8UZ, United Kingdom.
Girish SwamyNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, NR4 7UY, United Kingdom.
Sriram Harish SrinivasanSreeraam Research Centre, Affiliation to Sree Raam Nursing Home and Hospital, NGGO Colony, Tamil Nadu, 641022, India.

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Abstract

Background: Trauma nurse practitioners (TNPs) play an essential role in trauma and orthopaedic care domains. Their contributions extend beyond the mere provision of patient care; they also serve to mitigate physician shortages. TNPs deliver comprehensive post- and pre-operative care and assist patients in their healing process, from the initial stages following fractures through to the various stages of treatment. This study focuses on developing a teaching series to improve their knowledge and skills in managing spine trauma. Results: A thorough statistical analysis of the collected surveys revealed a significant enhancement in TNP confidence, as indicated by a P value of 7.45 × 10 Conclusion: The educational series has enhanced the confidence and expertise of Trauma Nurse Practitioners (TNPs) in managing spinal trauma. Our findings underscore the importance of implementing structured training programs to maximise TNPs' contributions, improve patient care, and reduce the burden on orthopaedic surgeons. Future research may investigate the long-term impacts, broaden training, and incorporate additional topics. Ultimately, this underscores the significance of continuous education for orthopaedic nursing.

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Clinical competenceEducationNurse practitionersOrthopaedicsSpinal injuriesTrauma nursing

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PMID40329933
PMCPMC12049918

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