Training gaps in surgical support for nurse assistants: A case study from Pakistan hospitals

Nurse assistants are important parts of surgical teams. They help with preparing patients for surgery, supporting during operations, and caring for patients after. But in Pakistan, their training is not always good. It often lacks proper structure, depth, and formal teaching. Many learn through informal ways and on-the-job experience instead of proper training. This study looks into the training issues faced by nurse assistants in surgical areas in three big hospitals in Sindh province. The study uses qualitative methods like interviews, observation lists, and surveys to find out important problems in things like keeping things clean, knowing procedures, and getting support from the hospital. These issues not only affect patient safety and how surgeries go but also make nurse assistants less confident and less able to do their jobs well. The results show that there is an urgent need for better training programs, ongoing education, and changes in policies to help nurse assistants do their jobs better and improve overall surgical outcomes in Pakistan's healthcare system.