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Delphi Study: ASPAN Adult Patient Pain and Comfort Practices
Summary
This Delphi study achieved expert consensus on critical pain and comfort topics for perianesthesia nurses, guiding evidence-based practice and patient care standards.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Pain Management
Background:
- The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) develops evidence-based standards for perianesthesia nursing.
- The ASPAN model for evidence-based practice recognizes the Delphi technique's value in identifying research priorities.
- Pain and comfort are crucial aspects of perianesthesia patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To generate expert consensus on key issues related to pain and comfort in perianesthesia nursing.
- To identify priorities for perianesthesia research and practice standards concerning pain and comfort.
Main Methods:
- A Delphi technique was employed, involving a panel of experts convened by ASPAN.
- Recommendations were developed across seven categories, leading to a consensus-building questionnaire.
- Two rounds of surveys were conducted to achieve consensus among the expert panel.
Main Results:
- A consensus was successfully achieved among the expert panel.
- The established benchmark for acceptance was met, indicating strong agreement.
- Specific areas of consensus were identified regarding pain and comfort management.
Conclusions:
- Consensus was reached on essential topics for perianesthesia nurse education and competency.
- Key areas include transfer/discharge criteria, resource availability, policy guidelines, and managing special patient needs related to pain and comfort.
- The findings support the refinement of perianesthesia nursing practice standards and research agendas.
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