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- Title
Improving CRNAs' Confidence and Perceived Knowledge of Endosurgical Patients Who Use Marijuana: A Quality Improvement Project.
- Authors
Cain, Janice
- Abstract
Although some researchers have reported health-related benefits of marijuana, others have reported adverse side effects in nearly every organ system. Patterns of marijuana use are evolving, as is researchers' understanding of marijuana use for healthcare. Despite these findings and developments, nurse anesthetists are inadequately educated about marijuana's perioperative effects on endosurgical patients. As a result, many nurse anesthetists lack confidence in and knowledge of the perioperative care of endosurgical patients under the influence of marijuana. This lack of confidence and knowledge limits the ability of nurse anesthetists to provide optimal care, threatens patient safety, and potentially impairs surgical outcomes. To improve the confidence and perceived knowledge of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) regarding perioperative care of endosurgical patients who use marijuana, a quality improvement project was conducted in a metropolitan endosurgical center in California. After the project, participating CRNAs (N = 15) reported increased confidence (z = -0.982; P = .325, > .05) and significantly improved perceived knowledge (z = -3.04; P = .002, < .05) regarding care of patients who use marijuana. For endosurgical patients who used marijuana prior to their procedure, knowledgeable and confident anesthesia care for the side effects of marijuana substantially improved the quality of care, communication, and reduced cancellations.
- Subjects
NURSING education; SUBSTANCE abuse; OPERATING room nursing; MEDICAL quality control; HUMAN services programs; SURGERY; PATIENTS; QUALITATIVE research; NURSING; CONFIDENCE; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; MANN Whitney U Test; PRE-tests &; post-tests; ENDOSCOPIC gastrointestinal surgery; NURSES' attitudes; CLINICAL competence; DRUG interactions; QUALITY assurance; CANNABIS (Genus); DISEASE complications
- Publication
AANA Journal, 2024, Vol 92, Issue 2, p121
- ISSN
0094-6354
- Publication type
Article