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Discerning Post Anesthesia Readiness for Transition (DPART): A Measurement Tool
Deborah R Whitley1, Patricia H Crow1, Pamela C Gore1
1Preop/Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Atrium Health Levine Children's, Charlotte, NC.
Summary
A new measurement tool, the Discerning Post Anesthesia Readiness for Transition (DPART) tool, has been developed. It accurately measures postanesthesia recuperation in both adult and pediatric patients, proving valid and reliable.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Nursing
- Health Measurement
Background:
- Accurate assessment of postanesthesia recuperation is crucial for patient safety and effective care transitions.
- Existing tools may lack comprehensive validation for diverse patient populations (adults and pediatrics).
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a reliable measurement instrument for quantifying postanesthesia recuperation.
- To create a tool applicable to both adult and pediatric patients.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, factor-isolating design informed by measurement theory was employed.
- Instrument development involved collaborative review of professional evidence and expert panel consultation for content and face validity.
- Reliability testing was conducted in adult and pediatric postanesthesia care units.
Main Results:
- The expert panel confirmed high content validity, evidenced by a kappa statistic of 1 and a scale content validity index of 1.
- Reliability testing demonstrated complete agreement for all items, with a kappa statistic of 1.
Conclusions:
- The Discerning Post Anesthesia Readiness for Transition (DPART) measurement tool is a valid and reliable instrument.
- The DPART tool can be utilized in clinical practice and future research to assess postanesthesia recuperation in adult and pediatric patients.
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