Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
Scope & Guideline
Leading the Way in Perioperative Nursing Excellence
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Patient Safety and Quality Improvement:
Research and articles that focus on strategies to enhance patient safety in the perioperative setting, including protocols for reducing surgical errors, improving handoff communications, and implementing safety checklists. - Pain Management and Anesthesia Practices:
Investigations into various pain management techniques, including multimodal analgesia, opioid-sparing strategies, and the effectiveness of regional anesthesia techniques like nerve blocks. - Education and Competency Development:
Emphasis on the importance of education and training for perioperative nurses, including competency-based orientation programs, continuing education, and the development of educational tools for patient and staff. - Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
Articles highlighting the importance of teamwork among healthcare professionals, including nurses, anesthetists, and surgeons, to optimize patient outcomes and enhance the quality of care. - Patient-Centered Care:
Research dedicated to understanding and improving the patient experience in the perioperative setting, including studies on preoperative education, anxiety management, and post-discharge follow-up. - Innovative Practices and Technology Integration:
Exploration of new technologies and innovative practices in perioperative nursing, including the use of telehealth, electronic health records, and simulation-based training.
Trending and Emerging
- Opioid-Sparing Strategies and Pain Management Innovations:
There is a growing emphasis on research that explores opioid-sparing techniques and alternative pain management strategies, reflecting a broader societal push towards reducing opioid dependence. - Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring:
Emerging studies focus on the integration of telehealth solutions for preoperative assessments and postoperative follow-ups, showcasing the adaptation of nursing practices in response to technological advancements and the COVID-19 pandemic. - Mental Health and Well-Being of Healthcare Providers:
Research addressing the mental health challenges faced by nurses, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, is gaining traction, highlighting the importance of supporting healthcare workers' well-being. - Patient Experience and Engagement:
An increasing number of articles are dedicated to understanding and improving the patient experience, emphasizing the importance of patient engagement in their care processes. - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives:
There is a rising trend in research that explores diversity, equity, and inclusion within nursing practice, highlighting the need for culturally competent care and representation in healthcare.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pain Management Techniques:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies centered on traditional pain management practices, such as the exclusive use of opioids, as the focus shifts towards multimodal and non-pharmacological approaches. - Solely Anesthesia-Focused Research:
Research that exclusively targets anesthesia techniques without considering the broader context of perioperative nursing care is becoming less common, indicating a trend toward integrated studies that encompass the entire patient journey. - General Postoperative Recovery Studies:
Studies that broadly address postoperative recovery without specific interventions or innovations are less frequently published, as more targeted and evidence-based approaches take precedence.
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