Operating Room Nurses' Training and Work Experience on Aseptic Procedure Adherence

Abstract

Operating room nurses are responsible for maintaining strict aseptic procedures to prevent surgical site infections. Understanding the role of their training and work experience is essential in examining factors that influence adherence to these practices. This study looked into the operating room nurses’ training and work experience on aseptic procedures adherence among nurses in Zamboanga del Norte. This study employed a descriptive-correlational design and was conducted in three hospitals in Zamboanga del Norte. Using purposive sampling, 120 operating room nurses from selected public and private hospitals were selected as respondents. Data were gathered through validated questionnaires on OR nurses’ training, work experience and adherence to aseptic procedures. Statistical analyses including average weighted mean, Pearson’s r correlation and regression analysis were used to interpret the findings. The study found that nurses perceived their operating room training as very adequate and their work experience as very great extent. All adherence indicators were rated very high, reflecting strong awareness of infection risks. Strong positive correlations were observed between OR training and adherence domains, while work experience was positively associated with compliance to aseptic procedures. Communication skills, confidence in decision-making, clinical judgment and team collaboration were identified as key predictors of adherence to aseptic practices. It is concluded that OR training and work experience enhance nurses’ skills and awareness, while judgment, proficiency and teamwork promote adherence to aseptic procedures. Operating Room nurses may engage in training, hands-on experience and teamwork to enhance skills and adherence to aseptic procedures. Infection prevention education may be reinforced and future research should examine team dynamics and leadership in sustaining aseptic practices.