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Participation in and satisfaction with perianesthesia continuous professional development.
Kathleen DeLeskey1, Susan Jane Fetzer
1Lawrence Memorial/Regis College Collaborative Nursing Program, Medford, MA, USA. kdeleskey@verizon.net
Summary
ASPAN members prefer traditional continuing professional development (CPD) lectures and seminars for specialized perianesthesia education. Satisfaction is highest with these methods, considering factors like cost and location.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- Continuing professional development (CPD) is crucial for specialized perianesthesia nurses.
- Evaluating the effectiveness and member satisfaction of CPD offerings is essential for professional organizations like ASPAN.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) member utilization and satisfaction with various continuing professional development (CPD) modalities.
- To identify preferred methods for obtaining specialized perianesthesia education among ASPAN members.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive correlational study utilizing an electronic survey.
- Survey distributed to ASPAN members with active email addresses to gather data on CPD preferences and satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Participation in ASPAN's CPD offerings varies significantly across different modalities.
- Respondents expressed highest preference and satisfaction with traditional lecture/seminar formats delivering clinical information.
- Cost and location were identified as significant factors influencing participation.
Conclusions:
- Traditional lecture and seminar formats remain highly valued for perianesthesia education among ASPAN members.
- ASPAN's CPD strategies should consider member preferences for traditional, clinically focused, and accessible educational formats.
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