Abstract
This study aims to understand the impacts of the Integrated Operating Rooms (IOR) from a clinical standpoint and determine if the cost and learning curve are worth the clinical outcomes. We explored if the implementation of IORs poses a burden to the medical personnel who have to interact and depend on the technology or if streamlining workflows and increasing collaboration, turnover, treatment time, and clinical outcomes are improved. We utilized the mapping literature review method by collecting relevant literature from PubMed and Google Scholar. Eight articles were identified after screening the results from the mesh term search. The articles widely varied in their publication source, target audience, and research type; however, most papers were published within the last five years. Current research on IORs provides positive outcomes on its implementation. The frequency of IOR research only continues to increase as IORs become more utilized in hospital systems. Based on the review, IORs were found to improve workflow and reduce stress.