title: Research priorities for all phases of postanesthesia nursing: a survey by ASPAN.
abstract: This ASPAN survey was conducted by Research Committee members regarding the future of research for postanesthesia nursing and asked this question: What do postanesthesia nurses view as priorities for postanesthesia nursing research in various phases of practice? The design for the study was the Delphi technique, which uses a multiple, sequential survey to reach consensus among a group of experts. Four rounds of questionnaires were used to survey volunteer participants (N = 54). The group of experts remained stable (N = 41) for rounds 2 through 4. Findings from the survey indicated several areas of priorities for postanesthesia nursing. Of the top 10 ranked statements, 4 related to discharge criteria. Another high-priority area identified was pain management, with 5 statements pertaining to this subject being ranked in the top 10. Based on this small sample of postanesthesia nurses, this study provides a beginning step for prioritizing areas of research necessary to expand the body of knowledge for postanesthesia nursing.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Heffline
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.forename: V D
authors.initials: VD
authors.lastname: Hooper
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mamaril
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Norris
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Poole
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Summers
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Younger
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D003697:Delphi Technique; D003710:Demography; D004522:Educational Status; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000451:nursing; D010351:Patient Discharge; D016528:Postanesthesia Nursing