Assessment of Barriers to Using Depth of Anesthesia Monitoring
dc.contributor.advisor | Davis, Mary | |
dc.contributor.author | Zakula, Sarah Ashley | |
dc.creator | Zakula, Sarah Ashley | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-06-28T04:00:17Z | |
dc.date.available | 2019-06-28T04:00:17Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2019 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10150/633060 | |
dc.description.abstract | Background: Depth of Anesthesia monitoring is an available technology used to determine the depth of a patient’s anesthetic by analyzing the electroencephalogram readings of the anesthetized patient. This technology has been available since the 1990s, yet it is not commonly used during the average anesthetic plan. Objective: To determine what barriers prevent anesthesia providers from choosing to use a depth of anesthesia monitor as a regular part of their practice, to assess the needs of the providers involved, and encourage and increase the use of depth of anesthesia monitoring when appropriate. Design: Using descriptive methodology, providers were administered a pretest, self-paced educational module, and posttest that examined their current practice regarding the use of depth of anesthesia monitoring and their willingness to change. Setting: A 487-bed Level I trauma center in Southern Arizona. Participants: Seven Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) Measurements: Responses to pretest and posttest questions, and comparisons between the two surveys based on provider. Results: Most providers have never used a depth of anesthesia monitor at this facility, though they would be willing to try using them. Providers had a strong knowledge of when depth of anesthesia monitoring is recommended, but reported they prefer a different approach to monitoring anesthetic depth. Conclusion: Providers reported that an in-service on the monitors would enhance their ability to use the monitors and give them confidence in interpretation of the monitor’s values. | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | The University of Arizona. | |
dc.rights | Copyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction, presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author. | |
dc.title | Assessment of Barriers to Using Depth of Anesthesia Monitoring | |
dc.type | text | |
dc.type | Electronic Dissertation | |
thesis.degree.grantor | University of Arizona | |
thesis.degree.level | doctoral | |
dc.contributor.committeemember | Piotrowski, Kathleen | |
dc.contributor.committeemember | Hoch, Kristie | |
thesis.degree.discipline | Graduate College | |
thesis.degree.discipline | Nursing | |
thesis.degree.name | D.N.P. | |
refterms.dateFOA | 2019-06-28T04:00:17Z |