Perception of other healthcare professionals about the nurses' role and competencies in veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation care: A qualitative study.

Aim: This study aimed to explore the perception of other healthcare professionals, including the doctors, physiotherapists and perfusionists, about the nurses' role and competencies in veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is considered as a challenging clinical activity that requires critical decision and rapid response from nurses, particularly in emergencies. It was observed that nurses are primarily responsible for bedside management of these patients, and teamwork was found helping the nurses to manage this high-acuity care.

Nurses' perception of their role in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation care: A qualitative assessment.

Background: Recently, there has been interest in the education of nursing personnel to provide veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in Kuwait. There is need to understand the experience of nurses who take on this new role.

Aim: We aimed to explore the perspectives of nurses about their role, with a special focus on their competencies and the challenges faced while caring for patients who require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.