Susan Firth
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Dr. Susan Firth has dedicated her career to advancing the role of nursing within the perioperative and surgical environments, with a particular focus on the Australian public health care system. Her research centers on the professional identity, scope of practice, and systemic value of registered nurses and nurse practitioners serving as surgical assistants—a role that has existed informally for over three decades but has often lacked formal recognition and robust evidence. Her most cited work, a 2021 study examining the value proposition of the nurse surgical assistant, critically analyzes how this role can enhance surgical team efficiency, patient outcomes, and cost-effectiveness in the public sector. By engaging with key professional bodies like the Australian College of Perioperative Nurses (ACORN), Dr. Firth’s scholarship provides a vital evidence base for policy development and role standardization. While her citation count is currently modest, her work is foundational for a growing field, directly influencing workforce planning and the legitimization of advanced nursing practice in surgery. Dr. Firth’s contributions are essential reading for researchers and clinicians interested in interprofessional collaboration, health workforce optimization, and the evolution of nursing expertise.
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