An Educational Intervention for Anesthesia Handoff and Recovery in the ICU

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)

Wingate Williamson (Creator)

Institution

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )

Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/

Advisor

Vadim Korogoda

Abstract: Background: Despite advancements in pharmaceuticals and patient monitoring, postoperative complications remain common. As more patients are transferred from the operating room to the intensive care unit, staff should be aware of potential complications and treatments for patients following anesthesia. Purpose: The purpose of this project was to provide an educational intervention to members of the ICU team on the components of an anesthesia handoff, postoperative complications, and appropriate management of these complications. Methods: A pre intervention survey consisting of Likert style questions assessing confidence levels during handoff and management of patients following anesthesia was distributed to bedside nursing staff of a 15-bed ICU within an urban hospital in North Carolina. A standardized handoff tool and an educational video were provided to staff. One month after education, nurses were asked to complete a survey containing Likert style questions assessing confidence levels and practice change. Results: Sixty percent of nurses who responded agreed that they felt more confident receiving handoff from the anesthesia team with the use of the tool. Eighty percent agreed that the handoff tool will be helpful during future transfer of care events with the anesthesia team. Eighty percent agreed that the educational information provided would be beneficial during future management of the postoperative patient following anesthesia. Recommendations and Conclusions: The standardized handoff tool should be used to assist in improving the transfer of care process and to help reduce the omission of information. Information about the recognition and management of post anesthesia complications should be integrated into education for ICU nurses.

An Educational Intervention for Anesthesia Handoff and Recovery in the ICU
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Publication

Dissertation

Language: English

Date: 2022

Keywords

Post anesthesia complications, post-operative recovery, post anesthesia recovery, PACU handoff, transfer of care, handoff tool

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