Theses and Dissertations from DePaul University

Date of Award

Fall 2026

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

College

College of Science and Health

First Advisor

Kelly Lannert

Second Advisor

Courtney Ginny

Abstract

Abstract Postoperative pain management after cesarean delivery can include regional, opioid sparing techniques, such as ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (USG-TAP) blocks. Although CRNAs are qualified to perform USG-TAP blocks, administrative and workflow constraints may affect the regularity in which they are exposed to USG-TAP blocks, particularly in specialized patient populations like obstetrics. This study evaluated CRNA perceived confidence in performing USG-TAP blocks for post-cesarean delivery patients and satisfaction utilizing a cognitive aid guided by the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning. A cross-sectional, pre-post survey design was used. Licensed CRNAs who were members of the Illinois Association of Nurse Anesthesiologists completed a pre-intervention survey assessing perceived confidence, reviewed an educational cognitive aid, and then completed a post-intervention survey. Following exposure to the cognitive aid, most participants reported improved perceived confidence in safely and effectively performing USG-TAP blocks, despite limited prior experience in this population. A majority also indicated they were likely to recommend this cognitive aid to colleagues. These findings suggest that educational cognitive aids may enhance CRNA confidence and support broader adoption of regional, opioid-sparing analgesic techniques after cesarean delivery.

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