Application of six sigma management model in orthopedic robotic surgery training for new nurses

Objective To explore the effects of six sigma management model in orthopedic robotic surgery training for new nurses of Operating Room. Methods This study selected 20 nurses with entry of 2016 of Operating Room at Henan Provincial People's Hospital in control group, 20 nurses with entry of 2017 in experimental group. Control group carried out the orthopedic robotic surgery training with the routine method, while experimental group implemented the training based on the six sigma management model. Examination for new nurses of two groups was carried out with the same examination forms and contents. The investigation adopted the surgeon satisfaction questionnaire and the training satisfaction questionnaire. Results After orthopedic robotic surgery training based on the six sigma management model, the scores of theory knowledge, operational skills and clinical practice of experimental group were (94.72±3.63) , (96.95±2.32) and (95.96±2.15) higher than those [ (86.41±4.44) , (90.15±4.61) and (88.72±4.28) ] of control group with statistical differences (P<0.01) . After training, surgeon satisfaction with experimental group and control group was (95.56±2.26) and (88.32±4.83) respectively with a statistical difference (P<0.01) . In experimental group, new nurses' satisfaction with training arrangement, training mode, examination, acceptance and total score of satisfaction were (24.08±1.03) , (23.78±0.77) , (23.95±0.83) , (23.71±0.73) and (95.45±1.64) respectively better than those [ (21.15±1.14) , (21.31±1.21) , (21.08±1.04) , (20.65±1.23) and (84.22±2.16) ] in control group with statistical differences (P<0.01) . Conclusions Six sigma management model can help new nurses of Operating Room to grasp the robotic surgery-related knowledge, increase operation cooperation ability, satisfaction of surgeon and new nurses so as to improve the effects of orthopedic robotic surgery training. Key words: Operating Rooms; Training; Total quality management; New nurses; Orthopedic surgery; Robotic surgery