Date of this Version

10-29-2021

Document Type

DNP Project

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Abstract

ABSTRACT

Impact Statement: Improve provider knowledge on the use of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) as an adjunct to anesthesia to decrease levels of pain and opiate usage in patients.

Background: A non-pharmaceutical method of analgesia can decrease the amount of opioid analgesia required during the perioperative period. TEAS is noninvasive, affords no risk of infection, and is inexpensive. Disposable electrodes are placed on acupoints on the body and stimulated with an electrical current. TEAS has been shown to decrease perioperative opioid use and pain in surgical patients. The purpose of this evidence-based project was to answer the following clinical question: (P) For surgical patients in the perioperative period (I) does an educational module on transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (C) compared to no educational module (O) increase the anesthesia provider’s knowledge in decreasing perioperative analgesia, nausea, vomiting, post-operative recovery time, pain, and increase patient satisfaction?

Methods: After receiving IRB exemption, anesthesia providers at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL were invited to participate in the study. An evidence based educational narrated video PowerPoint module and a pre- and post-test were created and distributed via email to potential participants. Responses and demographic data was collected via Qualtrics software.

Results: A total of seven certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) participated in the study. Results from the pre- and post-tests show that there was an average of 25.7% increase in test scores after viewing the evidence based educational module. There was also an improvement in providers’ attitudes towards TEAS.

Conclusion: An evidence based educational module discussing TEAS increases anesthesia providers’ knowledge in decreasing perioperative analgesia, nausea, vomiting, post-operative recovery time, pain, and increasing patient satisfaction through the use of TEAS.

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