Nurses’ Experiences and Perspectives on Perioperative Care During Neonatal Circumcision: A Qualitative Study
Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jopan.2026.09.016
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Anahtar Kelimeler: family education, neonatal circumcision, pain management, perioperative nursing, postoperative care
- İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Purpose To explore nurses’ knowledge, experiences and perceptions of perioperative care related to neonatal circumcision and to identify implications for nursing practice and care standardization. Design A qualitative descriptive study. Methods Twenty-eight nurses working in neonatal care settings and involved in neonatal circumcision care were recruited using snowball sampling. Data were collected through face-to-face, semi-structured in-depth interviews and analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s reflexive thematic analysis. Reporting followed the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research. Findings Five themes were identified: (1) knowledge and training needs, (2) clinical assessment of circumcision timing, (3) postoperative nursing care and family education , (4) interprofessional collaboration and nursing roles in perioperative care, and (5) policy and protocol needs. Nurses described variation in clinical practices and highlighted challenges related to pain assessment, bleeding and complication monitoring, and family education. Clinical experience was perceived as an important contributor to competence. Participants also emphasized the importance of coordinated perioperative care and greater standardization of neonatal circumcision practices. Conclusions Nurses have important roles throughout neonatal circumcision care, particularly in clinical assessment, pain and complication monitoring, family education, and interprofessional coordination. Practice-oriented education, standardized perioperative care protocols, and strengthened interdisciplinary communication may contribute to safer and more consistent neonatal circumcision care.