title: Towards developing a strategic direction for perioperative nursing.
abstract: Theatre nursing faces difficult challenges and requires development and initiatives. Nevertheless, the specialty is one which is extremely active and continues to prepare for and influence future developments.
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authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Moores
mesh_terms: D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D011320:Primary Health Care