Table 3.
Number of responses (grouped by theme) to the question: what were the most important things you learnt in the mentoring programme?
| Surgeons n=4 | Anaesthetists n=3 | Nurses (OR and ward) n=13 | Totals (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty-specific techniques | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 (55) |
| Teamwork | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 (50) |
| Communication | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 (40) |
| Organisation/preparation and safety* | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 (40) |
| Infection control | 1 | 11 | 12 (60) |
*Organisation/preparation and safety: this included use of the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist.8
OR nurses, operating room nurses.