Date of Award
Fall 2026
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
College
College of Science and Health
First Advisor
Anne Sauri
Second Advisor
Courtney Gibney
Abstract
Abstract Background: Maternal cardiac arrest is a low frequency, high-acuity clinical event. Despite the availability of guidelines for managing cardiac arrest during pregnancy, deficiencies in knowledge and confidence among healthcare providers continue to exist. Anesthesia providers, including certified registered nurse anesthetists and nurse anesthesia trainees, play a pivotal role in resuscitation efforts, making it essential for them to be well-versed in maternal cardiac arrest management. Method: This research study utilized a pre- and post-intervention design. Knowledge and self-reported confidence were measured via validated surveys administered before and after the viewing of a video-based simulation of a maternal cardiac arrest. Results: Participants’ knowledge and self-reported confidence in the management of maternal cardiac arrest increased following the video-based simulation intervention. Conclusions: Integrating simulation-based maternal cardiac arrest training into nurse anesthesia curricula is an effective approach to improving learners’ knowledge and confidence in managing this high-risk emergency. Keywords: Maternal cardiac arrest, parturient, resuscitation, anesthesia, nurse anesthesia trainee
Copyright
Copyright © 2026 Natalie Clarno
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Recommended Citation
Clarno, Natalie, "Evaluating Nurse Anesthesia Trainees’ Knowledge and Confidence in Managing Maternal Cardiac Arrest Following Video-Based Simulation Training" (2026). Theses and Dissertations from DePaul University. 136.
https://via.library.depaul.edu/theses-dissertations/136