Date of Award
Summer 8-20-2023
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
Abstract
Background: Climate crisis is well-documented as posing a major threat to the population. The provision of anesthesia utilizes gases that contribute to this problem. Podcasts may serve as a useful modality to educate anesthesia providers on best practices.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an evidence-based educational intervention in the form of a podcast which focuses on the evaluation of knowledge, attitudes, and practice habits related to the use of desflurane among anesthesia providers.
Methods: An observational cross-section study using survey methodology was utilized in this pre-test post-test design. Knowledge, attitudes, and practice habits regarding desflurane use among anesthesia providers were analyzed and summarized.
Results: A total of 148 providers opened the survey. Correct answers to all knowledge questions increased by more than 50% in post-survey. Items in the attitudes and practice habits including avoiding the use of desflurane due to its environmental profile and that podcasts were reliable sources of information on anesthesia practice showed a statistically significant increase in the percentage of providers who agreed with these statements (p-value: <0.0001).
Discussion: This project adds support to the literature base that podcasts can be effectively used to educate anesthesia providers and shift both attitudes and practice habits as well as increase knowledge on a particular subject.
Conclusion: As the field of anesthesia continues to advance, podcasts can be used to disseminate new information that research deems appropriate to integrate in practice.
Recommended Citation
Bonnema, Jacob, "Podcasting as an Education Modality on the Environmental Effect of Desflurane" (2023). College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations. 600.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/csh_etd/600
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