Robert Boissoneau

Specialty Surgical Teams: RESULTS OF A STUDY

Perioperative nursing is changing in response to the increasing complexity of patient care during diverse, specialized surgical procedures. As a result, designated specialty surgical teams have evolved to fulfill needs of the patient, nurse, and surgeon. This exploratory, descriptive study examined reasons for implementing specialty surgical teams, the frequency and composition of such teams, and their perceived benefits. Data concerning the prevalence and specific use of specialty surgical teams are necessary to validate and redefine the nature and role of specialized perioperative nurses.

Article contributors and topics in practice-oriented health care management journals from 1983 to 1987

This article reports on who is writing articles in the practice-oriented health care management journals and what topics are covered along with the contribution levels of the faculty from the U.S. Health Services Administration education programs.

Robotic Technology: In Health Care Settings the Goal — Increased Productivity Part I Overview

Abstract Two approaches to this complex subject - the first article is an overview of the whole subject, reviewing cost, phychological personnel reactions, union views, and productivity prospects. The second article describes specific applications now being used in the health field.

The participative mental health administrator

This article analyzes the role of the participative mental health administrator. Participative administrators are distinctive because they are experts in human behavior at work, in techniques of professional decision making, and in interviewing methods. They also adopt some Japanese management approaches. The article concludes with a description of characteristics of participative mental health administrators, including the fostering of an open organizational environment, giving high standing to individuality, encouraging personal development, and favoring decentralized management.