Georgetown University LogoGeorgetown University Library LogoDigitalGeorgetown Home
    • Login
    View Item 
    •   DigitalGeorgetown Home
    • Georgetown University Institutional Repository
    • Georgetown University Medical Center
    • School of Nursing and Health Studies
    • Graduate Theses and Dissertations - Nursing and Health Studies
    • View Item
    •   DigitalGeorgetown Home
    • Georgetown University Institutional Repository
    • Georgetown University Medical Center
    • School of Nursing and Health Studies
    • Graduate Theses and Dissertations - Nursing and Health Studies
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    In-Situ Simulation of Intraoperative Emergencies: An Exploration of Prevalence in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Workplaces and Satisfaction with the Experience

    Cover for In-Situ Simulation of Intraoperative Emergencies: An Exploration of Prevalence in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Workplaces and Satisfaction with the Experience
    View/Open
    View/Open: Perez_georgetown_0076D_14624.pdf (3.6MB) Bookview

    Creator
    Perez, Glenise Lynn Sanchez
    Advisor
    Litchfield, John
    ORCID
    0000-0003-4778-6971
    Abstract
    Intraoperative emergencies occur infrequently, and prompt recognition and treatment are essential to prevent adverse outcomes. Previously learned knowledge and clinical skills have been shown to degrade over time. In addition to clinical skills, nontechnical skills such as communication and leadership, are required for optimal patient care. In-situ simulation-based education (SBE), or simulation that occurs in the actual work environment is an effective methodology for teaching both clinical and nontechnical skills. In the operating room, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are often called upon to recognize and manage these low-volume, high-risk situations. Given the rarity of intraoperative emergencies and the presence of provider knowledge decay, the purpose of this research is to explore the prevalence of in-situ SBE of intraoperative emergencies in CRNAs’ workplace and their satisfaction with such simulations.
     
    A researcher designed 24-question survey was distributed to a convenience sample of actively practicing CRNAs. Of the 2,844 surveys distributed, 133 (4.67%) that met inclusion criteria were returned. Results indicated 66.9% of respondents had participated in some form of SBE in the management of intraoperative emergencies and only 29.6% reported it occurring in their primary place of practice. A majority (65.4%) agreed that previous in-situ SBE helped prepare them in responding to intraoperative emergences and felt satisfied (80.7%) with their experience. Additionally, 76.3% of respondents believe that CRNAs should participate in in-situ SBE in their workplace.
     
    Despite evidence showing the efficacy of in-situ SBE, data from this study indicates that CRNAs have limited opportunities to practice in situ SBE in their primary place of practice. However, the majority of respondents that did participate in in-situ SBE report feeling satisfied with the experience and better prepared to manage infrequently occurring intraoperative emergencies. Information from this study could be used as a foundation for designing unit specific intraoperative emergency scenarios to strengthen both clinical and nontechnical skills in a safe and familiar environment.
     
    Description
    D.N.A.P.
    Permanent Link
    http://hdl.handle.net/10822/1059695
    Date Published
    2020
    Subject
    in-situ simulation; intraoperative emergencies; nurse anesthesia; simulation; Nursing; Education; Nursing; Education;
    Type
    thesis
    Publisher
    Georgetown University
    Extent
    83 leaves
    Collections
    • Graduate Theses and Dissertations - Nursing and Health Studies
    Metadata
    Show full item record

    Related items

    Showing items related by title, author, creator and subject.

    • Cover for An Exploration of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Experiences with Workplace Incivility: Prevalence and Impact on Job Satisfaction

      An Exploration of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ Experiences with Workplace Incivility: Prevalence and Impact on Job Satisfaction 

      Kwak, Calvin (Georgetown University, 2020)
      Workplace incivility is a type of antisocial behavior found in employment environments. Research suggests that employees targeted by the behaviors characterized as “incivility” experience adverse physical and psychological ...
    Related Items in Google Scholar

    Georgetown University Seal
    ©2009 - 2023 Georgetown University Library
    37th & O Streets NW
    Washington DC 20057-1174
    202.687.7385
    digitalscholarship@georgetown.edu
    Accessibility
     

     

    Browse

    All of DigitalGeorgetownCommunities & CollectionsCreatorsTitlesBy Creation DateThis CollectionCreatorsTitlesBy Creation Date

    My Account

    Login

    Statistics

    View Usage Statistics

    Georgetown University Seal
    ©2009 - 2023 Georgetown University Library
    37th & O Streets NW
    Washington DC 20057-1174
    202.687.7385
    digitalscholarship@georgetown.edu
    Accessibility