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Nadia Sladkey1, Daniel D King2, Lynn J Reede1
1Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Boston, MA.
Purpose:
This project aimed to develop an evidence-based preanesthesia cannabis use assessment tool to acquire complete and accurate patient history and develop a best-informed, individualized anesthesia and analgesia care plan.
Design:
Modified Delphi.
Methods:
Using an evidence synthesis and multistage, modified Delphi process, eight experts from across the United States developed a consensus-based tool to aid in developing a best-informed, individualized plan for anesthesia and analgesia care.
Findings:
Two survey rounds integrated informed evidence-based tool revisions. The final tool included instructions for use, a glossary of terms, and seven key assessment items aimed at gathering the most influential information regarding cannabis use.
Conclusions:
The Cannabis Use and Behaviors Assessment Tool is a first-of-its-kind tool providing an essential framework for preanesthesia cannabis use assessment.
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