Impact of a Hands-On Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Workshop on Student Confidence
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Graduate
Major
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
2nd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Graduate
2nd Student Major
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
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Dr. TIffany Eye
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Background
Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia is an essential aspect of nurse anesthesia care and a required competency for nurse anesthesia residents. Regional anesthesia is being increasingly utilized in current practice.
Problem
Traditional lecture-based instruction may be insufficient in promoting student confidence in performing brachial plexus nerve blocks. Insufficient confidence can lead to student anxiety and potential safety risks for the patient.
Approach
This project evaluated whether a hands-on block workshop improved student confidence. Pre- and post- surveys were conducted before and after live-human scanning and mannequin-based needle practice.
Outcomes
Students who participated in the workshop demonstrated a statistically significant increase in perceived confidence compared to pre-workshop baseline levels.
Conclusions
In conclusion, the implementation of this workshop displayed statistically significant improvements in confidence levels with a hands-on approach to regional anesthesia education. The incorporation of this approach in the nurse anesthesia curriculum may strengthen clinical preparedness, provider confidence, and patient safety.
Keywords: Simulation Training; Anesthesia, Conduction; Nursing, Graduate; Self Efficacy; Program Evaluation
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Impact of a Hands-On Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Workshop on Student Confidence
Background
Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia is an essential aspect of nurse anesthesia care and a required competency for nurse anesthesia residents. Regional anesthesia is being increasingly utilized in current practice.
Problem
Traditional lecture-based instruction may be insufficient in promoting student confidence in performing brachial plexus nerve blocks. Insufficient confidence can lead to student anxiety and potential safety risks for the patient.
Approach
This project evaluated whether a hands-on block workshop improved student confidence. Pre- and post- surveys were conducted before and after live-human scanning and mannequin-based needle practice.
Outcomes
Students who participated in the workshop demonstrated a statistically significant increase in perceived confidence compared to pre-workshop baseline levels.
Conclusions
In conclusion, the implementation of this workshop displayed statistically significant improvements in confidence levels with a hands-on approach to regional anesthesia education. The incorporation of this approach in the nurse anesthesia curriculum may strengthen clinical preparedness, provider confidence, and patient safety.
Keywords: Simulation Training; Anesthesia, Conduction; Nursing, Graduate; Self Efficacy; Program Evaluation